Distribution / Shipping Clerk

Viant • San Antonio, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution / Shipping Clerk picks, packs, and ships customer orders in accordance with applicable guidelines, procedures, and policies. The role supports training and cross-training, maintains positive customer relationships, communicates potential shortages and backorders, follows quality and safety requirements, and participates in 6S and process improvement activities. The position is an entry-level, first-shift role scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with a base pay of $16 per hour.

The work takes place in a well-lighted, climate-controlled warehouse with adequate ventilation. It involves moderate physical activity, including lifting up to 60 pounds and carrying up to 40 pounds, as well as bending, pushing and pulling, climbing, and prolonged standing. Equipment includes standard office equipment, calculators, computers, wedge scanners, printers, shipping software, manual and electric pallet jacks, scales, and an electric shrink-wrap machine.

Viant describes itself as a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider with nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide. It offers employees opportunities for learning, growth, and career advancement, and states its commitment to equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to speak clearly and distinctly and read in English.
• Good attention to detail, organization, analytical ability, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform expanded basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform moderate lifting, carrying, bending, pushing and pulling, climbing, and prolonged standing.
• Manual dexterity to reach and handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Ability to judge distance and spatial relationships, including visualizing objects of multiple dimensions.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of inventory control or shipping/receiving experience is preferred.
• Computer skills are preferred, including experience with SAP–ProcessWeaver, FedEx Manager, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders according to guidelines, procedures, and policies.
• Assist with on-the-job training for new employees and cross-training for current employees.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers.
• Communicate potential shortages and backorders to appropriate personnel.
• Comply with applicable quality system requirements.
• Seek guidance and direction as necessary to perform responsibilities and duties.
• Use good judgment to investigate and resolve problems.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Participate in 6S.
• Participate in and provide input for process improvement programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the date of hire.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Monthly attendance bonus.
• Referral bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Up to $150 off an annual gym membership.
• Discounted pet insurance.
• Employee discount program for electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more.
• Defined career path for advancement in role and compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED