Who We Are:
Brooks is a team of passionate people united by a desire to do meaningful work, lead healthy lives, and make a difference. We share a focused mission: to inspire everyone to run and be active. That’s it. No distractions—it’s all about the run. Through science, creativity, service, authenticity, and connection, we obsess over delivering the best running gear on the planet. We do it our way, with our unique spirit, with a goal of being more relevant to runners than any other brand, day after day and mile after mile. We are determined to innovate, challenging ourselves to lead thought at every turn. Inside these walls and on the roads, tracks, and trails, we live and breathe Run Happy, celebrating the positive impact running has on our lives and others. We inject it into all we do because it makes everything better, smarter, more fun, and more memorable. Our company culture defines us, bonds us together and creates the conditions for success. It is lived daily as a behavioral expression of our collective set of brand values: Runner First, Word is Bond, Champion Heart, There’s No “I” In Run, and Keep Moving. If you’re on our team, it means your part of creating something extraordinary. You’re part of Brooks.
Your Job:
As the DC Shipping Clerk at Brooks, you are a key member of the shipping department and instrumental in ensuring our daily parcel, less-than-truckload (LTL), and truckload volume ships by their expected delivery date. You will partner with Shipping leadership. Your primary duties will revolve around handling bills of lading (BOLs) and shipping-related paperwork in a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) compliant manner, and opening and closing small parcel shipping (SPS)/less-than-truckload (LTL)/full truckload (FTL) trucks to ensure accurate invoicing.
Responsibilities
• Printing and handling BOLs and other paperwork necessary to complete a shipment.
• Maintaining FTZ-related compliance of paperwork.
• Problem-solving customer orders.
• Checking in and out Parcel/LTL/TL drivers.
• Identify process roadblocks and provide root causes to Supervisor or Lead.
• Maintain understanding and proficiency with customer applications/systems required to perform duties.
• Support Supervisor and Lead with special projects.
• Perform all duties in safe and compliant manner.
• Provide back up for DC Waving Clerks.
• Help maintain customer compliance guidelines by working with the Compliance Control department.
• Assist with other warehouse duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• 1+ years of experience in shipping at a distribution center
• Must be forklift certified
• Problem solving skills
• Computer proficiency: MS Office Suite, Outlook, Softeon, and internet required
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate adverse situations positively
• Good organizational skills with the ability to follow instructions
• Proficient with bar code scanners
• Read/write legibly, count, and conduct simple math
• Able to lift 30 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to interact effectively with others be a team player
• Maintain a good attendance record
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time – up to 10 hours/day when needed
• Embraces and lives the Brooks values!
Brooks Sports, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and our policy is to maintain employment practices that conform to the intent and letter of the laws regarding equal employment opportunity. Brooks is committed to affording equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual preference, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. This commitment applies to all phases of the recruitment process including hiring, selection, promotions, transfers, demotions, compensation, benefits, or training. Brooks will endeavor to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue business hardship or a direct threat to the health or safety of any individual.
At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), honorable discharge or military status, protected citizen status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained guide dog by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.