• Chillicothe, Ohio
    10 days ago

    Job Description

    Shipping Clerk
     
    This position is responsible for preparing accurate shipping paperwork, processing orders in shipping systems, coordinating carrier documentation, and helping ensure customer orders leave the distribution center accurately and on time. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with computers, and able to communicate effectively with warehouse associates, leadership, and carrier partners.
     
     
    WHY PETLAND IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK:

    Petland is more than a job, it’s a pet loving community.  We’re looking for people with an unwavering love for animals who want to build or advance their career in a fun and rewarding environment. Imagine coming to work every day knowing that you help create lasting connections between pets and their new families.  Turn your pet passion into a fulfilling career at Petland! 

    Watch the Petland career video here:   https://vimeo.com/951590665?share=copy
     
     
    POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Process outbound orders and shipments accurately using ShipStation, warehouse systems, customer portals, and carrier websites.
    • Create, print, sort, and verify shipping labels, packing slips, bills of lading, manifests, and other required documents.
    • Confirm order numbers, SKUs, quantities, customer information, shipping methods, and addresses before shipment release.
    • Complete required shipment confirmations, advance shipment notices, routing requests, and related customer-compliance steps.
    • Communicate order issues, inventory shortages, address problems, missed pickups, and shipping delays to the appropriate team members.
    • Coordinate with warehouse associates to prioritize orders and meet customer and carrier cutoff times.
    • Track open orders and maintain organized electronic and paper shipping records.
    • Assist with scheduling parcel, LTL, and other carrier pickups as assigned.
    • Respond professionally to internal shipping questions and assist with shipment research, proof of delivery, and claim documentation.
    • Follow Petland safety procedures, security practices, attendance expectations, and customer-specific shipping requirements.
    • Support general clerical, inventory, and warehouse duties as operational needs require.
     
    REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
    • High school diploma or GED required.
    • Previous shipping, warehouse clerical, order-processing, or logistics experience preferred.
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and general computer applications.
    • Experience with ShipStation, a warehouse management system, ERP software, SPS Commerce, or retail customer portals is a plus.
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to enter information accurately in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to organize competing priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate problems promptly.
    • Dependable attendance and willingness to work overtime or adjusted hours when business volume requires.
     
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    Standing – Continually required to stand
    Walking – Continually required to walk
    Sitting – Occasionally required to sit
    Travelling – Occasionally required to travel
    Finger Dexterity - Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
    Climb, Bend, Balance, Stoop, Kneel or Crawl - Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
    Talking/Hearing - Continually required to talk or hear
    Visual Accuity - Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
    Lifting/Pushing/Carrying – Occasionally required to lift more than 75 lbs. at a time with frequent lifting, pushing, or carrying of up to 50bs without reasonable accommodation. 
     
    EEO Statement: Petland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity status.

    The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify Petland’s Department of Human Resources.

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChillicothe, Ohio

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Internet Portalunmatched
    • Keyboardsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Less Than Truckload (LTL)unmatched
    • Manual Dexterityunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Order Processingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Shipping Documentsunmatched
    • Shipping Requirementsunmatched
    • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
    • Stock Keeping Unit (SKU)unmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Warehouse Coordinationunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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