Amerex - Shipping Clerk
McWane, Inc.•Trussville, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Prepare items for shipment. Duties include assembling, addressing, stamping, and shipping merchandise or material.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Previous experience with ERP Software – Microsoft AX preferred.
- Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work.
- Must be willing to work as a team.
- Experience training and teaching others.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, proficiency in written and verbal communication, and good spelling and grammar.
- High degree of attention to detail; demonstrates accuracy and self-directed.
Responsibilities
- Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
- Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
- Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
- Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
- Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
- Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
- Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped.
- Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.
- Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact
- Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
- Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
- Package objects for shipping.
- Record shipping information.
- Respond to customer problems or complaints.
- Analyze shipping information to make routing decisions.
- Coordinate shipping activities with external parties.
- Calculate shipping costs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
