Shipping Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of shipping. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for advice and guidance to sales and customer service teams on the cost and risk implications of alternative shipping methods (Road, Sea, Air).

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Carry a maximum of 45 lbs by oneself
• Operate various electric, pneumatic and hand tools such as staple and nail guns, drills
• Dispatches replenishment order of finished goods to refill bin when bin is at reorder point
• Prepares or assist with shift transition meetings
• Identifies barriers and improvement opportunities
• Operates forklifts and other necessary machinery as needed to meet the production objectives
• Keeps work area clean and safe at all times by maintaining 5S or good housekeeping procedures
• Keeps updated training logs

I would like to submit my application for the shipping opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance to company management to maintain freedom from third party influences through timely and accurate communication to employees, maintaining a safe work environment, giving timely performance feedback, fostering an environment of mutual respect, administering policies and procedures in a consistent manner, and cultivating a team approach within the department.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Receiving materials and put away
• Shipping - FedEx, UPS, International
• Pulling materials for the production floor
• Inventory Control - cycle counts
• Knowledge of shipping requirements & regulations
• Education equivalent to minimum of a high school diploma
• Duties include, but not limited to shipping, cycle counting and maintaining inventory records
• Knowledge of basic business machines such as fax machines, copy machines, scanners

In response to your job posting for shipping, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for sound advice to regional supervisors regarding generation of international commercial documents including ship requests, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and shipping labels.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Flexible schedule to accommodate night shift schedule Monday - Thursday
• Lead training for department as needed
• Drive / support cost savings initiatives in the warehouse including managing overtime
• Assists with shift coverage at other location (Purdue) as needed
• Team player whom is proactive and willing to learn
• Minimum GCE ’A’ Level
• Knowledge of U.S. Army supply procedures and specific experience in use of inventory management systems (i.e., ULLS-G, MAILS, SDS, WMMS, ) is preferred
• Print picking tickets for incoming orders at least three times a day

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the shipping position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for experienced advice to Office Management teams regarding generation of international commercial documents including ship requests, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and shipping labels.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Able to walk, stand, bend, lift, carry, reach, twist throughout shift
• Able to lift 20-50 pounds throughout 8-12 hour shift
• Able to work in refrigerated environment 35-50 F degrees with exposure to damp conditions for duration of shift
• Perform basic math skills with accuracy
• Able to work within time constraints and quickly adapt to changing priorities according to business needs
• Keep work areas clean and free from debris
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel experience
• Experience with large unit packing (crating, saw, nail gun) preferred

In response to your job posting for shipping, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for proper file maintenance for all Bills of Lading and International Case Sheets.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Customer purchase orders
• Handling loading products in and out of commercial trucks
• Handle Inventory counts
• Multi - task and complete other various warehouse jobs
• Prior work experience that includes the shipment/receiving of materials, both production and non-production related
• Process and restock returned parts from production areas
• Knowledge or Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus Notes and Baan preferred
• Willing to cross-train and work when needed across all areas of stockroom, shipping and receiving