Shipping Clerk - 2nd Shift

Ames True Temper•Carlisle, PA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich American history. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America's first shovels. AMES brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools helped build America for more than two hundred years. You can learn more about our history here. Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools. Our leading global brands are sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities. To learn more about out business lines, visit our website: https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/. The Shipping Clerk on 2nd Shift is responsible for assisting with all inbound and outbound traffic and the required documentation associated with these processes. Our distribution center is located in Carlisle, PA.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Able to read and comprehend instructions and write correspondence.

Responsibilities

Billing for all outbound loads at the Carlisle Distribution Center.
Check in trailers/drivers when they arrive and communicate with the guard service.
Check out trailers/drivers to include: To ship close loads, scan documents, etc.
Update computer system with necessary data including: OB load in WMS, trailer management, etc.
Assist with security, in the Welcome Center, to keep the flow of traffic moving into the facility.
Dispatch outbound shipments in a timely manner.
Assist emergency personnel with location of injured employee or hazard.
Train others as needed.
Work and communicate in a professional manner with all business associates and the ability to have drivers abide by our company policies while being respectful and assertive.
Follow all safety policies and procedures; including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Maintain work area and set next shift up for success through organizing and communication.
Assist with the task desk with pack list, releasing work, etc.
Assist the Operations Assistants with allocating loads and/or scheduling loads in the system.
Other duties as assigned.