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Shipping Clerk

Job Requisition ID:  57037

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and schedule shipments
  • Process all shipments in SAP for the Warehouse which may also include hazardous materials
  • Print and attach all necessary paperwork to the shipments
  • Schedule carriers
  • Correspond with Customer Service and Logistics Support
  • Assist floor operators with material movements and loading and unloading of carriers
  • Receive in material in SAP and apply proper labels to material (both direct and indirect)
  • Perform inventory count of supplies needed at various plants
  • Support new plant start ups globally
  • Enter Purchase Requisitions in SAP
  • Operate PIT equipment

Qualifications

  • Minimum Education: Must be High School Graduate or equivalent.
  • The individual applying for this position should:
    • Demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills
    • Demonstrate attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate, error-free work
    • Have the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and be adaptive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
    • Possess knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with SharePoint preferred 
  • Experience with SAP required
  • Have demonstrated the ability to take initiative and assume responsibility for projects and results
  • Willing to work overtime as needed based on production and project schedules
  • Works well both independently and in a team setting
  • Dedicated and motivated to continuously improve in all areas of responsibility
  • Possess knowledge of basic logistics including import and export moves involving carriers, containers, and steamship lines
  • Demonstrate basic math skills by calculating square feet and area
 

The starting rate for this position is $21.98 per hour. 

Compensation is determined according to a structured rate schedule and may be adjusted based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and relevant skills.

 

Benefits

Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.

 

Compensation & Incentives
• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.

 

Health & Wellness
• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
• A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.

 

Retirement & Financial Strategies 
• 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.

 

Time Away
• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.

 

Growth & Development
• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

 

At Eastman, we invest in the whole you—so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you’re proud of.

 

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

 

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.


Nearest Major Market: Roanoke
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