Shipping Clerk

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 include 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