Summary
Performs a variety of shipping and receiving tasks. Verifies materials received are as ordered and routes incoming items to appropriate departments/locations. Prepares items for shipment ensuring cost effective courier services. Have forklift driving certificate and experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; selects appropriate shipping container; packs items to ensure safe delivery.
- Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
- 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.
- Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments, initiates proof of delivery documents.
- 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; may lock warehouse and set alarms.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification
- High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
· Ability to maintain quality, safety, and standards.
· Ability to read and write.
· Records maintenance skills.
· Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
· Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
· Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
· Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
· Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
· Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
· Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
· Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
· Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
· Knowledge of postal or commercial shipping methods and procedures
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
· Moderate to heavy physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 30-40 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
· Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals.
· Work involves moderate to low exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
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