Shipping & Receiving Clerk I

Dover Food Retail • Chester, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This role requires a skilled individual to perform manual and clerical work in the receiving and storing of materials in a warehouse environment. The Receiving Clerk must be an individual who communicates effectively and demonstrates a high degree of concern for the work, the workplace, and fellow employees.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be self-motivated and able to demonstrate sound judgment when confronted with unexpected or unfamiliar work and/or people situations.
• Accurate typing skills and/or data entry skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications.
• Strong computer literacy.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One to three years related experience

Nice To Haves

• AS400 and Oracle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, processing and checking of merchandise to verify the correctness of the shipment against all documentation.
• Prepare documentation such as work orders, bills of lading and shipment orders to route materials.
• Verification and data entry of all incoming material shipments.
• Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifest, invoices or orders to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment.
• Record shipment data such as weight, charges, space availability, damages and discrepancies for reporting, accounting and recordkeeping purposes.
• Contact carrier representatives to plan and to issue instructions for shipment and delivery of raw materials.
• Communicate with establishment representatives to rectify problems such as damage, shortages, and non-conformance to specifications and file freight claims.
• Compute amounts, such as space available, storage, shipping and demurrage charges using a calculator or price list.
• Maintain Raw Materials Receiving Calendar.
• Monitor receiving materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
• Deliver or route materials to departments, using work devices, such as hand truck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
• Additional responsibilities as requested by Supervisor/Manager.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off, including business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED