Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Kelco Industries - Fremont, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Fremont, IN

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for verifying and maintaining records for incoming and outgoing shipments, assisting the Supervisor in various duties, and acting as a backup when necessary. The role involves examining shipment contents, preparing shipping documents, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while managing materials within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Verify and keep records for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Assist Supervisor in all prescribed duties and act as backup when required.
• Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy.
• 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.
• Contact carrier representatives to arrange shipping and delivery of materials.
• Deliver or route materials to departments using various means of in-plant transportation.
• Assemble packing containers and fabricate if necessary.
• Compute amounts such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges.
• Compare shipping routes or methods to determine the least environmental impact.
• Assist Supervisor with the final disposition of recyclable materials.
• Assist Supervisor with FG warehouse management and planned orders.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Five plus years of work experience within a manufacturing setting servicing HVAC, industrial, and aerospace markets.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified to use Forklift, reach-truck, and scissor lift.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Knowledge of Quality Management System policies, goals, and objectives.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Scissor lift operation.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and practices.

Benefits

• Full-time position with potential for overtime.
• Opportunity for career advancement within the company.