Shipping Clerk

Job Type

Full-time

Description

SUMMARY:

The Shipping/Receiving Clerk is responsible for assisting shipping/receiving team in their functions that includes, collaborating with cross functional teams to ship and receive orders.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kit, package, palletize, run packing slips/certs and ship orders to customers locally as well as long distance. Obtain certs from document control.

Assist in preparing driver's schedule, coordinate pickups and deliveries of customer orders and intra transfers.

Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.

Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory which is shipped or received.

Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.

Delivers items to requisitioning departments and obtains authorized signatures for accepted items.

May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.

May operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may operate shrink wrap machine; may operate company vehicle to deliver shipments; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area.

Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

Must be a team player as measured by his/her peers

Performs other related duties assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED

2-4 years of progressive experience working in a shipping and receiving within a warehouse

Knowledge of any ERP/WMS systems

Knowledge of forklift that includes sit down, reach and cherry picker

Clean driving record and may back up delivery drivers

DESIRED

Someone who proactively addresses concerns and potential issues prior to them negatively impacting business

Someone who is personally committed to owning the outcome of identified results with a proven record of success and ownership when achieving goals

A strong initiative with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

A problem solver with a solution focused mindset

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting/Standing/Walking

Approximately 25% is spent seated at a desk, working on the telephone or at a computer terminal

Approximately 75% is spent bending, squatting, standing, or moving about the work area

Frequently lifts, carries, or moves objects weighing up to 25 lbs. and occasionally 50 lbs.

Must have ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Must have ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch

Must have ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time

Must show proficiency in the set-up and operation of all necessary equipment

Speaking/Hearing

Ability to speak read and write English fluently

Clear diction, correct grammar and acute haring are necessary for effective communication with clients, vendors, management, and other employees

Vision

Corrected vision close to 20/20 is necessary to effectively use computer screens, read reports and responding to correspondence and emails

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work