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Shipping Clerk

Shipping Clerk

Department: Distribution (Inventory, Shipping & Receiving)

Reports To: Shipping Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly

Last Updated: November 2026

Pay Range: $20.00- $25.00/hour

About Spectrum Chemical

Spectrum Chemical is an FDA-registered manufacturer and distributor of fine chemicals and laboratory products. We are a privately-owned company that has proudly served the chemical industry for more than 54 years. In that time, we have committed ourselves to achieving excellence, compliance, and a people-first mindset. Our team values collaboration, accountability, and results - and we're looking for individuals who are ready to make an impact.

Role Overview

Join a company where precision, safety, and teamwork drive every shipment. As a Shipping Clerk at Spectrum Chemical, you'll play an important role in supporting our On Time Delivery (OTD) goals by ensuring that every chemical and laboratory supply order is picked, packaged, and shipped accurately and efficiently. You'll work hands-on in a fast-paced, regulated environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to help deliver quality products to customers worldwide-on time and in full.

Key Responsibilities

Fulfillment & Processing

• Support the Shipping Department to efficiently pick, package, and process chemical and laboratory supply orders in accordance with customer requirements, company SOPs, and all applicable federal, state, and international shipping regulations (including ICAO/IATA, DOT, and IMDG).
• Accurately pick materials from designated inventory locations using RFGEN scanners and verify product, lot, and quantity through the company's ERP system (Oracle).
• Inspect shipments to confirm they meet all freight, documentation, and regulatory requirements,including:

Proper hazardous material labels and placards

DOT poison and limited quantity markings

"To Be Refrigerated" and other special handling labels

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Inclusion of any required documentation such as DOT poison letters or export forms

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare, review, and release shipping documents (e.g., BOLs, commercial invoices, export declarations, hazmat certifications) to ensure all chemical and lab supply orders are compliant and properly supported for domestic and international delivery.
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with GHS labeling, hazardous communication, and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Serve as a first line of defense for inspection readiness, ensuring shipping logs, records, and packaging documentation are audit-ready at all times.

Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate daily with Customer Service, Inventory Control, Distribution, Receiving, and Packing teams to ensure smooth flow of chemical and laboratory supply materials and timely fulfillment.
• Utilize Outlook & Microsoft Teams to communicate order updates, escalate shipping issues, and respond to internal and customer-related inquiries.
• Notify the Shipping Supervisor or Distribution Manager of any discrepancies, damaged goods, or documentation concerns before release.

Material Handling

• Safely operate pallet jacks, carts, and other material-handling equipment to stage, load, and prepare chemical and lab supply shipments for delivery.
• For palletized shipments, ensure goods are securely shrink-wrapped, labeled, and staged in designated

areas prior to carrier pick-up.

• Support Will Call, rush, or same-day delivery orders as needed, coordinating closely with the Shipping Supervisor for prioritization.

Inventory & Supplies

• Partner with the Inventory Control team to monitor and maintain packaging material levels, reporting shortages or reorder needs promptly.
• Assist in periodic cycle counts and audits to verify packaging supply accuracy and availability.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Adhere strictly to all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and OSHA/DOT regulations.
• Participate in ongoing training, certification, and refresher courses related to hazardous shipping, safety, and quality systems.
• Contribute ideas to improve warehouse flow, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency within theShipping Department.

Culture & Values

• Promote and model Spectrum's Core Values - Trust, Teamwork, Agility, Customer Focus, and Continuous Improvement - fostering a positive, compliant, and safety-driven culture within the Distribution team.

Other duties as assigned

Training/Certifications/On-The-Job Requirements

• Forklift Certification (required; OSHA Train-the-Trainer on-site)
• DOT, IATA, IMDG certifications (required or obtained after hire)
• RCRA and HAZWOPER training (required or obtained after hire)
• Experience with Oracle ERP and Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety and compliance standards
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. daily
• High School diploma required
• 2+ years' experience in warehouse operations preferred Education and/or Experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1- 2 years related experience or training preferred
• Previous Experience and/or permit for operation of forklifts preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Experience with Oracle is highly preferred

Work Schedule & Environment

• Spectrum facilities operate Monday through Friday and are usually closed on weekends (unless otherwise specified).
• The Shipping department shifts may vary with shifts starting as early as 7 am (as needed) and often working past 6:00 pm. Overtime may be required during business peaks.
• Active warehouse setting with frequent interface with dock operations and QA/Inventory teams.
• Fast-paced, physical warehouse setting with regular exposure to forklifts, docks, and inbound freight.
• Flexibility in schedule and willingness to work extended hours during peak periods is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

How to apply for a position:

Download Employment Application

Download Instrument Experience Questionnaire

(If you are applying for a Chemist or Laboratory position,

please also complete and return our Instrument Experience Questionnaire.)

EMAIL: hr@spectrumchemical.com

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About Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp.

Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. leverages more than 50 years of expertise in sourcing, QC testing and repackaging of chemicals provided by other manufacturers to meet the needs of organizations in highly regulated industries. Spectrum Chemical is a certified women's business enterprise (WBE).

Over 200 Spectrum Chemical employees work together across three worldwide locations. We offer more than 45,000 chemicals in laboratory, scale-up and bulk quantities, as well as more than 60,000 supplies, equipment, consumables and PPE. In all, we represent 250 manufacturers and serve 120 industries in 70 countries.

We conduct in-house QC testing by lot to safeguard quality at each of our facilities and provide extensive regulatory and scientific documentation to ensure compliance. We also offer change control, lot traceability and supply chain transparency to eliminate unpredictability. Our products are packaged and stored under cGMP in FDA-registered and inspected facilities.

With our diverse product portfolio and relentless focus on quality, we deliver security of supply to minimize risk and raw material variability, as well as offer highly personalized service and practical consultations to earn your trust and exceed expectations.

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• Company
• Capabilities
• Quality
• Core Values
• Contact
• Careers
• Partners
• Sales Rep Territory Map
• Trade shows

Resources

• White Papers and Industry Insights
• Order Status
• Online Payments
• CAS Numbers
• Certificates of Analysis
• Safety Data Sheets
• Scientific Documentation
• Regulatory Compliance
• 503B Facilities
• Spectrum''s W-9

Tools

• Structure Search
• Ethyl Alcohol Grade Selector
• Chemical Hazard Symbols
• Mesh Conversions
• Conversion Factors
• 1200 USP Chemicals
• Shipping Info
• Industry Links

Founded in 1971, Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp., a division of Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc., has grown into the chemical industry''s leading customer-focused global supplier of high quality chemicals, laboratory supplies and equipment. Our U.S. facilities are ISO 9001:2015 certified. The California and New Jersey plants are also FDA registered drug establishments and operate under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

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