Amerex - Shipping Clerk

Amerex•Trussville, AL

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in a career at Amerex. Our company stands as a global leader in fire suppression products, driven by our commitment to our team members, communities, and customers. We embrace individual differences and actively recruit team members from diverse backgrounds and skill sets, irrespective of race, gender, or ethnicity. At Amerex, we are dedicated to continuous collaboration and innovation, striving to remain leaders in our industry. Every position is rooted in a culture that aligns with eight guiding principles: Teamwork, Excellence, Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability, and Trust . These principles are the foundation of McWane, Inc. and serve as a compass, offering personal guidance to navigate daily work situations. Overview 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.
Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work.
Must be willing to work as a team.
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.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb ladders and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work will involve frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50lbs.
Employee will be occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, and walk.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with ERP Software – Microsoft AX preferred.
Experience training and teaching others.

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.