Shipping Clerk

Position: Shipping Clerk

Date Posted: August 6, 2025

Industry: Logistics / Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: Minimum 7 Years

Qualification: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Salary: Confidential

Location: Houston, TX, USA

Company: Vallourec – North America

Description:
Vallourec – North America is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Shipping Clerk to join our team in Houston, TX. This is a fast-paced role that requires strong communication and customer service abilities, as well as precision in shipment coordination and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all outbound shipments with customers, transportation carriers, and receiving departments
• Accurately calculate the theoretical weight of products to ensure compliance with Department of Transportation weight restrictions
• Review the daily loading schedule and allocate specific loading times to reduce demurrage and damage risks
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate shipping logs for both customers and Vallourec Star’s internal tracking
• Monitor and adjust shipments based on customer requirements and internal evaluations
• Send customer logs, shipping tallies, and other related documents via fax and email for all outbound orders
• Ensure 100% accuracy in all shipping weight calculations
• Notify transportation carriers of required safety gear and compliance standards for loading at the time of scheduling
• Actively communicate with customers regarding inventory updates, shipment statuses, and balance inquiries

Required Experience, Skills & Knowledge:

• This position demands excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate clearly with customers, carriers, and internal sales teams on a daily basis
• Must have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-speed environment with attention to precision and quality

Education, Training & Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Strong math skills and computer proficiency are essential
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in shipping/logistics or equivalent education background

Critical Competencies & Attributes:

• Directability and adaptability in dynamic environments
• Strong sense of accountability, initiative, and reliability
• Team player with a continuous improvement mindset
• High safety awareness and adherence to quality standards
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and multitask efficiently
• Demonstrates pride in work performance and meets deadlines consistently

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