About Us

Commonwealth Packaging Company is a 60+ year old family business; founded and headquartered in Harrisburg PA. Now with offices in New York City and San Diego, CA. Commonwealth Packaging specializes in creating custom packaging for the brand conscious company-from independent boutiques and specialty e-retailers to restaurants and global, multi-store establishments.

Commonwealth's approach to its partners is tailored, yet warm-exceptional service, exceptional quality, and competitive pricing all delivered with family-owned charm. One of the core services we provide to our customers is storage and distribution of their packaging directly from our international manufacturers or from our two warehouse locations (Harrisburg and San Diego). We're seeking an experienced Shipping Clerk to join our team.

Job Title:

Shipping Clerk

Job Type:

Full time

Location:

Harrisburg, PA

Job Overview

As a Shipping Clerk, you will perform the following tasks, primarily using computer-based systems such as Microsoft Office, UPS WorldShip and FEDEX ShipManager:

• Assist with domestic and international freight shipments
  • Document handling
  • Scheduling + quoting

• Assist with inbound and outbound parcel shipments
  • Running shipping labels
  • Log inbound parcels for distribution
• Assist with record keeping and paperwork
  • Perform data entry tasks
  • Provide 2nd set of eyes for receiving/counting
  • Scan outbound pick tickets and distribute as required
• Other duties as assigned

Warehouse Team Expectations

• Follow safety rules, work policies per training/ SOP
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and teamwork in meeting goals and objectives
  • Assist other team members to balance the workload and provide consistent productivity
  • Communicate well with leadership, team members and other departments
• Physical conditions
  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to reach with hands and arms, at times above head; and talk and hear
  • Must be able to regularly lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
  • Required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl, and occasionally required to sit and climb
  • Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to tolerate hot and cold warehouse work environment

Qualifications

• Comfort with technology, including familiarity with UPS WorldShip and FedEx Ship Manger preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 12 months or more related experience and/or training or combination of education and experience
• Experience and knowledge of safe warehousing practices and product movement
• Ability to understand sequential location logic
• Sufficient math skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide to determine correct quantities of parts / items / pallets are processed
• Be responsible, self-motivated, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality.