Shipping/Receiving Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY: Shipping/receiving clerks will perform a combination of manual and clerical shipping and receiving duties. They will use paper and/or computer systems for tracking, logging, verifying and reporting. They will follow shipping practices and procedures, and transportation routing, schedules and requirements. Will receive incoming materials and/or prepare materials for shipment. Shippers/Receivers will (Un) pack or (un)wrap items such as raw stock, assemblies, parts, building materials, office supplies, equipment, etc. Will verify quantity, weight, and conformance of materials to stated requirements; logs receipts of items on system, processes freight bills, packing sheets and other documents; reports materials shipped and bills of lading. Will operate lift truck as required, or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving. Will use company van to deliver and pick up materials from local suppliers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES include the following: other duties may be assigned.

Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment.

Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.

Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures.

Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.

Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.

Inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.

Attaches covers on wooden crates and binds containers using strapping machine.

Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.

Unpacks and examines incoming shipments.

Routes items to departments.

Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.

Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.

Operate lift truck or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving area.

Assist Quality Department with incoming inspections of material – checking dimensions, certs, quantity, heat lots and serialization, etc.

Responsible for maintenance of shipping/receiving areas including cleaning, sweeping, dusting and related activities.

Driver for pick up & delivery as required

Other duties as assigned

Accountabilities of All Employees

Advising your manager if you do not understand the work they have assigned to you, or if the assignment does not fit with your knowledge of the circumstances, current skills or available time and resources.

Advising your manager of any situations or obstacles that could keep you from accomplishing the work assigned to you.

Advising your manager of any situations or opportunities that could help you complete or improve the work assigned to you.

Demonstrating work behaviors consistent with the company values and work within prescribed boundaries, including company policies, standards, procedures and any legislative requirements – Core Competencies of SuccessFactors.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains safe operations by keeping work area clean and organized and by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.

Documents actions by completing required paper etc.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications, etc.

Participate in required meetings & training

Able to cross train into other departments as needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to communicate clearly using verbal and written skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Active Listening Skills

Organizational Skills

Self-Starter

Allocation Skills

Ability to multi-task and follow instructions

Computer Literacy

Data Entry

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE/OTHER:

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Some technical education desired

Preferred: Two (2) years of experience in an inventory control capacity within a manufacturing environment

Required: Forklift experience

Required: Valid Driver’s license along with a good driving record (DMV Verified)

MATHEMATICAL, COMPUTER & LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to use personal computer to access and retrieve information

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