Black Bear Talent is recruiting a Shipping Specialist to support our clients warehouse operations. The Shipping Specialist is responsible for accurately preparing, processing, and loading customer orders for shipment. This position requires strong computer skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate effectively with warehouse personnel,
supervisors, and freight carriers.
Hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm with overtime as needed.
This position is a contract to hire role.
Key Responsibilities
- Pick up and collect orders from various locations throughout the warehouse.
- Verify products, quantities, shipping addresses, and order documentation for accuracy.
- Prepare, package, label, and process orders for shipment.
- Use UPS WorldShip and other shipping or warehouse software to create labels, process shipments, and maintain shipping records.
- Load completed orders safely and efficiently onto trucks.
- Contact freight carriers to obtain and compare rates for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments.
- Select shipping options based on cost, delivery requirements, and supervisor approval.
- Schedule freight pickups and communicate shipment details to carriers and internal departments.
- Prepare bills of lading and other required shipping documents.
- Track shipments and assist with resolving delays, discrepancies, damages, or other shipping issues.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shipping area.
- Follow all company procedures and workplace safety requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics experience is preferred.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software quickly.
- Experience with UPS WorldShip or similar shipping software is preferred.
- Familiarity with LTL freight, bills of lading, and carrier-rate comparison is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Good organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet shipping deadlines.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the warehouse for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and move packages and materials safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment if trained and authorized.
Work schedule
- Monday to Friday
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime