Shipping Clerk-Material Handler

Tapecon Inc•Buffalo, NY

60d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares finished goods for shipment. Verifies completion of shipment against shipping order. Packs shipments, affixes shipping labels, selects method of shipment, weights and determines shipping charges, and issues bill of lading. Maintains shipping records.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1-2 years of experience in shipping, warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics, or a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience using ERP systems and coordinating freight shipments preferred.
Forklift experience and/or certification preferred.
Interpersonal Communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Able to work well within a team
Self-motivated and willing to learn
Able to read, write, and comprehend written or oral instructions
Basic computer skills
Able to perform basic mathematics using whole number, fractions and decimals.
Able to read/use calipers and ruler (or trainable on such)
Forklift experience desirable
Able to read and understand blueprints
Able to work well under pressure.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Proof of US Person status (US Person is defined under ITAR as a natural person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or an export control license for non-US Persons.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of experience in shipping, warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics, or a manufacturing environment
Experience using ERP systems and coordinating freight shipments
Forklift experience and/or certification
Forklift experience desirable
Able to read/use calipers and ruler (or trainable on such)
Able to read and understand blueprints

Responsibilities

Understands packing and shipping procedures/requirements for all freight & small parcel companies used.
Solves problems associated with carrier, routing, and shipping schedules.
Tracks shipment when necessary.
Ship products per customer’s specification.
Communicates with appropriate parties should there be any issues with meeting shipping requirements.
Accurately process shipments through ERP system.
Contact common carriers for transport and fill out shipping manifests and other paperwork.
Maintain shipment records and other paperwork.
Operate forklift.
Assures that products to ship are the correct part number, with correct quantity and complies with customer specifications.
Packages all jobs per customer specifications.
Perform sample segregation, and stock packaging as needed.
Ensures designated jobs go to Quality Control for any required audits and comply with packaging specifications.
Responsible for banding and shrink wrapping skids.
Notify proper parties when jobs are under or over the specified customer quantity range.
Coordinate daily logistics of packing for proper timeline of freight/shipping companies.
Maintain an organized finished goods area with attention to space conservation and accuracy of location.
Perform cycle count and/or physical inventories as needed.