Shipping Assistant/Clerk

Entry Level Position with GROWING organization!

Lamplight Farms, home of TIKI® Brand Products, is looking for a Shipping Assistant to provide support in the day to day coordination of shipments from our distribution center located off 76th and Good Hope Road in Milwaukee, WI. 

This is a GREAT opportunity to join a growing organization in the growing field of supply chain and logistics!  Qualified candidates will enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer service environment, balancing multiple responsibilities.  

This is a FULL-TIME, Hourly position (40 hours per week) with the ability to work OVERTIME as needed. Full Benefit Package, including Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and generous 401K!

Detailed Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify manifests, shipping labels, bills of lading, and packing slips.  Ensure all shipping paperwork is maintained in a secure and organized manner. 
• Check all trucks in and out of WMS and assign dock doors in coordination with Dock Lead. 
• Secure signatures on bills of lading for out-going shipments, ensuring all paperwork is processed according to Lamplight and Customer specifications.
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact to carriers for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Contact shipping carriers to arrange, coordinate, resolve or reschedule pickups. Escalate to Traffic or Shipping Supervisor as needed.
• Participate in a SAFETY FIRST warehouse environment, providing suggestions for continuous safety improvement. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Shipping and warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.  
• PC literate, with skills in the use of WMS and FedEx/UPS systems preferred.
• Able to manage and execute a variety of projects and decisions simultaneously.  
• Proactive; service-oriented attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to read, write, communicate, and understand English.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adapt to a rapidly changing and fast paced environment.

The Benefits

Lamplight Farms is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, just off I-45.  This position is located at our additional warehouse off 76th and Bradley Road in Milwaukee.    

This position is eligible for the complete benefit package offered by our parent company, W.C. Bradley Co., and includes paid time off for holidays, vacation, illness, and volunteering; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401k with generous company match; eligibility for our company bonus program, and much more!