Warehouse Shipping Clerk

Warehouse Shipping Clerk

Location: Onsite - Portland, Oregon (Distribution Center)

Competitive Compensation: Starting at $22.25 - $24.25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Occasional overtime, including approximately one Saturday per month from 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Opportunity

Are you ready to build a career you can be proud of? At ANN SACKS, part of the Kohler family of companies, we believe in empowering our employees to make a difference. Join our Distribution Center team and help support the movement of luxury tile, stone, and home design products across North America and internationally. We offer opportunities for growth and development within a collaborative environment focused on quality, customer service, and operational excellence.

ANN SACKS (a division of Kohler Co.) is a leading designer and manufacturer of luxury tile, stone, and home design products. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, ANN SACKS serves homeowners and trade professionals across North America with beautifully crafted materials that elevate everyday spaces. Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional products and service while fostering a culture built on craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities

As a Shipping Clerk, you''ll play an important role in supporting the timely and accurate shipment of products across North America and internationally. You''ll coordinate shipping documentation, support transportation activities, process shipment transactions, and work closely with distribution, customer service, and sales teams to help ensure a smooth customer experience.

We''re looking for a detail-oriented team member who enjoys working with systems, solving problems, and supporting logistics operations in a fast-paced environment.

Shipping Documentation & Processing

• Prepare and process shipping documents, including bills of lading, packing lists, shipping labels, commercial invoices, and related records
• Enter and maintain shipment transactions within SAP and other business systems
• Verify shipment information for accuracy and completeness prior to release
• Generate and process pick lists and shipping documentation to support daily operations
• Assist with shipment labeling and final shipment preparation activities

Transportation & Export Support

• Prepare export paperwork and documentation for international shipments
• Review shipment information and resolve routine documentation discrepancies
• Coordinate specialty shipments and communicate shipment requirements as needed
• Obtain freight quotes and assist with transportation arrangements
• Support compliance with established shipping and export procedures

Operational Coordination

• Partner with distribution center, customer service, sales, and operations teams to support shipment execution
• Monitor shipment activity and communicate priority or expedited order requirements
• Help deliver a positive customer experience through accurate and timely shipment processing
• Provide support across shipping, receiving, and fulfillment activities as business needs require

Reporting & Administrative Support

• Maintain shipment records and operational documentation
• Support tracking and reporting of shipping-related metrics
• Maintain shipping resources, images, and operational files
• Perform general administrative tasks supporting distribution center operations

You'll Love Working Here

• Health insurance with low premiums per month, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid disability and life insurance starting on Day 1.

• 401k plan with company match and voluntary benefits such as identity protection and pet insurance.

• Pension Plan.

• Up to 12 paid holidays annually and up to 2 weeks of paid vacation in your first year.

• Family Planning Benefit.

• Paid Voluntary Time Off (VTO).

• Discounts on Kohler products.

• Tuition assistance for advanced education.

• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Ready to make a bold impact? Here''s the qualifications we are looking for:

Key Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and reliable job performance
• Successful completion of a drug screen and background check

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in shipping, logistics, warehouse administration, distribution center operations, order processing, or a related field
• Experience working with ERP, warehouse management, or distribution systems; SAP experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of shipping documentation, carrier requirements, and transportation processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience researching and resolving routine shipping or documentation issues
• Experience preparing export documentation and supporting international shipments preferred
• Experience in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or fulfillment environment preferred
• Familiarity with parcel, LTL, and freight shipping processes preferred
• Experience supporting ecommerce fulfillment operations preferred
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in a distribution center/office environment
• Frequent computer and system use required
• Regular movement between office and warehouse/distribution center work areas
• Occasional lifting, labeling, and shipment preparation activities
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures and maintain a safe work environment

Additional Requirements

• Physical Capability: Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, including bending, lifting, and pushing weights of up to 35 - 50 pounds.(Lift requirements: Ability to lift 50lbs 2-4 times per hour.)
• Screening: Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
• Reliability: Consistent attendance and work performance.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you'll have access to your core benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, and others. The hourly range for this position is $22.25-24.25. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.