Shipping Clerk / Driver

Position overview:

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk / Driver is responsible for shipping, receiving, and delivering supplies, materials and equipment, and maintaining inventory control and records. Keeping warehouse organized to ensure warehouse is kept clean and orderly.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Must work well with others as part of team and be committed to providing our customers with an excellent experience.
• Operate a forklift or pallet jack to load and unload freight.
• Verify quantity and quality of order received against the packing slip.
• Document and prepare damage claims for supervisor’s review and signature.
• Review all shipping documents to verify they are accurate and complete.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Package, wrap and secure product for shipment.
• Applies Labels and other identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Stock shelves and rotate inventory.
• Use power tools or hand tools to assemble wooden crates or cardboard containers.
• Operate computer software to enter product into warehouse storage and remove inventory when shipped.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills when providing information by phone.
• Must be able to clearly communicate with fellow team members.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills @ Educational Requirements:

• An equivalent combination of aptitude, education, certification and or experienced body of knowledge that will meet our requirements.
• Verifiable Box Truck Driving experience of at least 2 years
• Must have valid driver's license, clean driving record, and be able to pass drug test, pre-hire physical and DOT Certification
• Basic Math skills are required
• Data entry experience and the ability to access information on a computer software
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Keen eye for detail
• Previous experience with handling, storing, and shipping materials
• Must be able to operate a forklift, pallet jack or other material handling equipment
• Must be able to maintain an excellent attendance record
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills when communicating with customers
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize

Preferred Skills:·

• At least two years of Shipping/Receiving, Warehouse and/or Inventory Control experience preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics are as described; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to varied temperatures due to working in a non-air-conditioned facility.
• In addition, the employee is regularly exposed to oil, grease, dust, odors, fumes, loud noise environment, and may work near moving mechanical parts.
• The work environment is not climate controlled.
• Ability to lift/push/pull weight from 10 to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand/walk/move for up to 10 hours
• Must be able to perform movements such as lifting, pulling, pushing, bending, stooping, standing, and walking.
• Must be able to climb up and down, as well as work using a ladder.
• Employee is regularly working near moving mechanical parts
• Ability to work in dusty and dirty conditions
• Ability to stoop, lift and move objects; stand and walk continuously throughout an 8 hour or more shift