Shipping and Receiving Clerk

American Rheinmetall•Plymouth, MI

27d

About The Position

American Rheinmetall, provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. ARV provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. ARV’s St. Mary’s, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at www.rheinmetall-arv-us.com Job Summary: The Shipping & Receiving Clerk coordinates activities of workers engaged in verifying and keepings records on incoming and outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment by performing the following duties. Shift: 1st - 7am-5:30pm

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram format.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
Searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Punctuality and attendance.
Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 5 to 7 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five to seven years related experience and/or training
At least 3 months of experience driving a forklift
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.

Responsibilities

Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, production orders and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
Determines space requirements and position of shipment in trucks and lays out position of shipment.
Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits of states.
Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, and seals loaded truck doors.
Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
Resolves receiving discrepancies from suppliers.
Coordinates all outgoing shipments with respective dock times.
Schedules pick-up times with customer logistics department.
Posts weight and shipping charges.
Coordinates material flow for commercial customers with scheduled dock times.
Prepares bills of lading.
Maintains time records.
Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of shipping methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
Adjusts errors and complaints.
Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.