Shipping Clerk Resume

Shipping clerks process outgoing deliveries of a manufacturing company. He or she works in a warehouse and is in command of the outgoing shipments. The incumbent will hold all the details concerning the shipments such as type of materials, weight, dimension, unpacking instruction and special mention on handling the materials in case they are hazardous or fragile.

A position as a shipping clerk requires complete attention to detail. Holding all pertinent information of the shipped goods is the major part of the job. Before sending the package, the clerk will check the invoice and compare it with the purchase order and other documents. In case something is missing, he or she will stop the shipment.

To work for such a critical position, your shipping clerk resume has to be created with all the ingredients necessary to excite the readers. It is the only tool that will let you step inside the company. If you want your resume to garner a positive response, read this sample resume.

Sample Resume

Garret A. Nelson
29 Leo Street
Denver, CO 80220
Phone: 720-945-6770
Email: ganelson@anymail.com

Job Objective:
To work as a shipping clerk for a manufacturing unit and help in processing its outgoing shipments by comparing and arranging necessary documents.

Summary of Skills:

• Knowledge of safety rules and shipping procedures
• Excellent time management skills and a team player
• Skilled in sorting, checking, counting and verifying materials
• Can perform light maintenance work
• Skilled in maintaining and updating records
• Ability to operate forklift trucks, pneumatic nail guns and other power equipment
• Expert in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and customized database software

Experience:

Shipping Clerk
Superior Products Ltd., Denver, CO
2012 - present

• Monitor loading and unloading of truck
• Keep track on inventory for shipment
• Verify shipment with purchase order and other documents
• Prepare shipping documents for products that are scheduled to ship
• Receive goods damaged in transportation and prepare credit report
• Store goods in the warehouse according to the company's standards
• Arrange for domestic and international shipping
• Keep track of shipment and update customers regarding the same

Assistant Shipping Clerk
Williams Paper Products, Denver, CO
2010 - 2012

• Coordinated with warehouse personnel for stocking inventory
• Collected and packed shipping materials
• Handed over necessary documents with instructions to truck drivers
• Managed and packed finished goods
• Prepared necessary documents for easy tracking of shipments

Education:
High School Diploma
Drake High School, Denver, CO
2009

References:
Available upon request.