Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description – Shipping and Receiving Clerk

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Job Summary

Responsibilities and Duties

• Order pulling, shipping, receiving, putting up stock
• Accept and inspect packages and deliveries made to the facility.
• Store received items in appropriate storage areas (including walk-in freezers), documenting any changes
• Prepare items for shipping, noting item contents, delivery methods, and other logistical details
• Ability to identify the appropriate shipping method/classification, appropriate packaging container and protective material if needed
• Identify and resolve shipping, storage, or receiving discrepancies as they arise
• Maintain shipping and receiving records
• Keep the equipment and the surrounding areas clean and organized at all times

• Prior warehouse experience
• Must be able to operate a fork truck and scissor lift and pass a company sponsored certification program for each
• Experience with ERP systems, Epicor preferred
• Chemical and solvent handling experience preferred
• Above average knowledge SDS (Safety Data Sheet) documents and protocols
• Experience shipping and receiving from Global suppliers and customers
• Strong observation and comprehension skills
• Capacity to learn and perform more than one job function
• Ability to pay attention to details while performing repetitive tasks
• Must be physically able to move around equipment and handle heavy materials
• Able to take and follow instructions with a good attitude and be a team player
• Able and willing to come in early, stay late and work weekends when required
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

• Standing (frequently)
• Sitting (frequently)
• Walking (frequently)
• Lifting (often, 5-50 lbs)
• Carrying (often, 5-50 lbs.)
• Climbing (rarely)
• Stooping, crouching kneeling (often)
• Driving (rarely)
• Reaching (often)
• Working conditions (indoors/office and manufacturing plant environment)
• Noise level (moderate)
• Pushing/Pulling (often)
• Keyboarding (frequently)
• Use of hand tools (frequently)
• Using senses (seeing, hearing, speaking) (frequently)