Material Handler Shipping Clerk

Heatcon Inc • Seattle, WA

4h

About The Position

Prepare equipment and materials for shipment. Complete all required documentation. Inspect and assure that outgoing shipments maintain both product and packaging quality.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to four years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires knowledge of state, federal, FAA, and international shipping regulations and customs documentation.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to use personal computers and word processing programs and ability to type.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write instructions.
• Ability to effectively relay information one-on-one to delivery drivers, freight forwarding companies, employees, and management.
• Ability to apply concepts of arithmetic and algebra to convert feet to square feet and cubic feet and pounds to kilograms.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

• IATA Dangerous Goods Certification may be obtained during the course of employment, if needed.
• Knowledge of AS9120 or AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and materials for shipment according to shipping order, which may include handling, storing, and cutting material.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure that they meet the requirements of the shipping order and have been properly protected against damage.
• Prepare and complete all shipping documentation: air waybills, bills of lading, shipper’s letter of instructions, and certificates of conformance.
• Maintain and control inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Process equipment and materials for staging of future shipments.
• Operate forklift to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or other work areas.

What This Job Offers

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