Shipping Clerk I

Caterpillar•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk assists the section manager with leading team members, coordinating and delegating workflow, and overseeing day-to-day area operations. The role promotes cooperative team relationships, establishes and modifies priorities, gathers metrics, generates reports, and oversees work across multiple job classifications. It may also perform warehouse functions at a Caterpillar warehouse or distribution facility. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pay starts at $19.85 per hour, with a stated range of $19.85–$26.55. Relocation assistance and sponsorship are not available.

Requirements

Previous distribution center, warehouse, and/or order-filling experience.
Knowledge of parts systems, procedures, and operation.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Computer literacy.
Good attendance record.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records.
Ability to work overtime when required.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
High school diploma or GED, or six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Consistently lift 50 pounds individually.
Occasionally bend, reach, and squat while performing tasks.
Consistently use required personal protective equipment for the task.
Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures.
Stand and/or sit at a desk while performing tasks.

Responsibilities

Fill orders and process, store, and pick parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
Operate automated packaging equipment and perform paint line, shipping, and receiving operations.
Interact with multiple systems.
Validate receipt accuracy against supplier packing lists and identify expedited parts.
Prioritize receipts based on receiving schedules and resolve receiving discrepancies with accounts payable and supply chain material coordinators.
Interact with carriers, schedule outbound loads, and coordinate expedited shipments with logistics and external carriers.
Ensure accurate counts are recorded before finished goods inventory is moved in or out.
Count, weigh, and record units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheets.
Attach identifying tags or labels to materials, or mark information on containers.
Operate electric hoists, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes to help load or move materials and products.
Promote a culture focused on an accident-free workplace and ongoing housekeeping excellence.
Assist the section manager with team leadership, workflow coordination and delegation, prioritization, metrics, reporting, and oversight of work across job classifications.