Shipping and Receiving Clerk

EKF Diagnostics•Boerne, TX

About The Position

Responsible for preparing outbound shipments and receiving incoming shipments. The role organizes inventory for easy retrieval, reviews shipment schedules to support productive operations, and documents inventory damage. It processes shipping and receiving paperwork, verifies shipment contents and records, places received materials in temperature-controlled storage, and coordinates information with Supply Chain, Customer Service, Procurement, and Quality Control. The clerk uses ERP and third-party shipping software, maintains shipping supplies and inventory accuracy, operates material-handling equipment, and follows cGMP, QMS, SOP, and safety requirements. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires no travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Detail-oriented, accurate, efficient, and accountable.
Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to interact cooperatively, supportively, and courteously with employees, customers, and management.
Ability to work independently and as part of teams and committees.
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work with changing priorities.
Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, calculator, and copier.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions using common sense.
Ability to read and interpret work-related documents, procedures, and manuals; effective written and oral communication and English-language skills.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and general knowledge of metric units and U.S. equivalents.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, and reading.
Ability to wear and work in required personal protective equipment and perform strenuous warehouse activities.
Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech.
Ability to perform constant repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motions and handle small components with dexterity and coordination.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods; frequently move around the facility; frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 30 pounds; and occasionally move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to squat, stoop, kneel, or crouch frequently, reach above and below desk level often, and sit occasionally for data entry.

Nice To Haves

One year of logistics or shipping and receiving experience.
Experience with ERP, WMS, or other inventory management systems.
Understanding of inventory numbering and product identification processes.
Knowledge of safe warehouse practices and state and federal OSHA laws, regulations, and practices.
Forklift certification or ability to become forklift certified.
Experience in a cGMP environment.

Responsibilities

Review current shipping documents and prepare for the day's shipments.
Greet deliveries, process paperwork, and confirm loads are correct.
Compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measure incoming and outgoing items against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Place received materials in appropriate temperature-controlled storage and coordinate receipt information with the Supply Chain Manager.
Coordinate shipping information with Customer Service.
Apply shipping and temperature-control labels to packed cartons and outbound materials.
Verify production item counts and enter information into the ERP system.
Verify Quality Control paperwork for category and lot numbers.
Use third-party shipping software to enter shipping addresses and weights.
Unpack and examine incoming shipments, record shortages, and work with Procurement to resolve damage and shortages.
Route items to the appropriate departments.
Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Assist with cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and annual and semi-annual inventory counts.
Safely operate material-handling equipment to move materials to and from storage areas.
Follow cGMP, company policies, QMS, SOPs, and applicable safety procedures; maintain a clean and safe work area.
Assist in other company areas when trained and perform other duties as assigned.