Logistics Clerk - 3rd Shift

Makers Pride•Kentwood, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hearthside is looking for a dynamic Warehouse Clerk who will have a positive impact on the operations team. As a Warehouse Clerk you will perform shipping duties for the plant, including scheduling, tagging products and maintaining an organized warehouse.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to use PICK system and basic windows operation of Word and Excel and GroupWise email system.
Physical Demands the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee could have work conditions that are extremely cold or extremely hot. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Responsibilities

Checking in drivers
Operating forklifts
Checking Purchase Orders
Scheduling trucks for loading/unloading
Preparing shipping documents and entering data on a daily basis
Maintain records of all products and orders
Verify Seals on trucks
Maintain customer shipment files
Maintain Open communications with Corporate Customer Service to maximize shipments and minimize problems
Work with Plant General Manager and Supervisors to establish load out and shipment schedules and keep them informed on orders (distribute copies, etc.)
Coordinate containers, export documents, and shipping documents for export shipments
Maintain good relationship with the trucking companies
Perform other duties assigned