Shipping Clerk (Manufacturing Environment)

Federal Signal Corporation•Houston, TX

35d

About The Position

Shipping Clerk (Manufacturing Environment) Key Activities/Responsibilities Daily review of the Parts Order report, print pick list and prioritize work load to determine shipping objectives; Pull parts, stage in designated shipping area, update appropriate software to reflect actions and pack parts for shipment; Identify potential discrepancies in availability or location of parts requested and work with appropriate personnel to resolve; Determine and use appropriate packing methods to ensure parts are secured for shipping and minimize damage to part; Load trucks and document transactions in accordance with established procedures; Identify and request replenishment of stock when levels are nearing or below the threshold reorder level; Inspect and perform fork lift audit at the beginning and end of shift. Perform routine maintenance on fork lift as required, Notify appropriate personnel of any issues; Create, assemble, and input documentation/transactions necessary to prepare, package and ship completed units Use appropriate software system to verify status of inventory; Cross-train in other areas of operations, including Machining, Small Assembly and Large Assembly and be willing to work in these areas as needed; Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives and advise Shipping Manager of any maintenance problems that may need to be resolved; Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements; Perform other related duties as assigned; Requires the ability to stand, walk, and reach to a significant degree.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1-year related work experience
Understanding of basic shipping terminology and basic carpentry.
Ability to use hand tools.
Basic computer skills, including email and manufacturing resource planning ("MRP") software

Responsibilities

Daily review of the Parts Order report, print pick list and prioritize work load to determine shipping objectives
Pull parts, stage in designated shipping area, update appropriate software to reflect actions and pack parts for shipment
Identify potential discrepancies in availability or location of parts requested and work with appropriate personnel to resolve
Determine and use appropriate packing methods to ensure parts are secured for shipping and minimize damage to part
Load trucks and document transactions in accordance with established procedures
Identify and request replenishment of stock when levels are nearing or below the threshold reorder level
Inspect and perform fork lift audit at the beginning and end of shift. Perform routine maintenance on fork lift as required, Notify appropriate personnel of any issues
Create, assemble, and input documentation/transactions necessary to prepare, package and ship completed units
Use appropriate software system to verify status of inventory
Cross-train in other areas of operations, including Machining, Small Assembly and Large Assembly and be willing to work in these areas as needed
Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives and advise Shipping Manager of any maintenance problems that may need to be resolved
Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned
Requires the ability to stand, walk, and reach to a significant degree.