Shipping Clerk

Company: Besser
Department: Shipping
Location: Alpena, Michigan
Posted: 3/1/2023

Preparing records of shipments and bills of lading for ground and air shipping. Responsibility for accuracy of
shipping documents and verifying delivery and freight costs. Individual will provide clerical support to the
storeroom, and will also be responsible to create and maintain spreedsheets as required by the Traffic Manager.
Due to volume of customer requirements overtime will be required as needed and could be requested on a day to
day basis based on customer needs.

Education: High School degree or equivalent.
Skills: Must have knowledge of spread sheets, databases, and word processing programs and be proficient in the use of same. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Anything over 40 pounds will require assistance of personnel or mechanical devices. Must have basic computer skills, be familiar with or have the ability to use office equipment, such as fax and copy machines. Good phone skills required. Must pass the shipping clerk test.
COMPUTER PROGRAMS USED IN POSITION: Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Should be familiar with the use of the internet, UPS Worldship or current carrier based shipping software, Vantage software or current Besser Company business system software. Uses programs located on the Internet for all carriers to arrange pickups, quote freight and prepare some shipping documents: FedEx, DHL. Must know and understand customs requirements in the countries that Besser serves.

JOB KNOWLEDGE [Employee has skills to complete their duties and understand their new role]
QUALITY OF WORK [Employee’s output is accurate, complete, and works in a safe manner]
QUANTITY OF WORK [Employee is effective and efficient with their time; while meeting deadlines]
RELATIONSHIPS [Employee works well with the team/customers and fits our ‘ownership’ culture]
INITIATIVE [Employee is self‐motivated and shows interest in adding value beyond job description]

1. Prepares bills of lading for each shipment, and clearing and filing of pack lists.
2. Posts shipments to customer orders; show orders as shipped, and forwards document to accounting department.
3. Maintains other shipping records and documentation such as goods returned, returnable pallets, dunnage, heat treated wood etc.
4. Works with the call center, finance, and customers to track sales orders, determine shipping costs, and prepare proper shipping documentation.
5. Collects information for damage claims.
6. Responsible for issuing and receiving products to and from the storeroom.
7. Maintains proper inventory in the storeroom by performing stock adjustments, assigning bins, analyzing sales orders, and also is responsible for processing job and sales order pick list.
8. Responsible for fixing inventory errors in the storeroom and working with the union (Local 209) to complete cycle counts to adjust inventory.
9. Moves materials on shipping dock with hand truck.

Do you think you’d make an excellent fit for Besser Company and enjoy all the beauty that Alpena, Michigan has to offer? Please forward your resume to:

Besser Company World Headquarters
Attn: Human Resources, Hiring
801 Johnson Street
Alpena, MI 49707 USA
Fax +1.989.354.1089
e-mail resumes@besser.com