Shipping Clerk

Fox Factory•El Cajon, CA

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk assists the shipping department by performing clerical and operational duties related to shipping materials. The role includes verifying outgoing shipments, preparing and labeling packages and containers, handling incoming shipments, maintaining shipping supplies, and may include moving shipments and keeping shipping records. The position is based in a manufacturing environment and involves extended periods of walking, standing, bending, and lifting, including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel knowledge.
Effective time-management and organizational skills.
Detail-oriented and able to multitask.
Able to work independently or with others to complete tasks.
Able to read and write English.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Able to walk, stand, bend, and lift for long periods.
Vision sufficient to validate and enter data on a computer.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience with record keeping and/or using internal computer systems to access and document shipping or receiving records.

Responsibilities

Determine shipment methods based on shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
Compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measure outgoing items against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Apply shipping labels or stencil shipping information onto cartons.
Assemble or select containers and pack items with spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
Secure and identify containers using nails, metal tape, strapping equipment, stamps, stencils, or glue, as appropriate.
Post weights and shipping charges and affix postage.
Unpack and inspect incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shippers to resolve damages or shortages.
Route items to departments.
Inspect outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.
Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
May keep records of outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.
May operate a tier-lift truck or use a hand truck to move shipments between the shipping and receiving platform, storage, or work areas.
May direct others in preparing outgoing shipments and receiving incoming shipments.