Shipping & Receiving Clerk - 1st Shift

Penske•Groveport, OH

21h

About The Position

Penske Logistics is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk to handle shipping and receiving procedures and ensure that paperwork for all shipments leaving the distribution center is complete and accurate. The role uses various systems and involves frequent interaction with warehouse personnel and carriers. The clerk processes inbound loads and allocates outbound waves within the WMS, assists with inbound and outbound shipments on the warehouse floor, controls workflow to meet departure and receiving times, resolves discrepancies, and troubleshoots issues with warehouse associates. The role also includes reporting, file maintenance, customer service, pallet tracking resolution, and a range of office and administrative duties. The clerk works with supervisors and management to meet warehouse metrics, prioritizes work as position requirements change, and completes other tasks assigned by the supervisor. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Weekends and overtime may be required based on business needs. Compensation is $21.00 per hour.

Requirements

Two years of general office experience required.
One year of customer service experience required.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, required.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule at the specified location.
Must complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.
Must be able to perform the physical and mental functions described, with reasonable accommodations where applicable; duties may require standing, walking, sitting, using hands to touch, handle, and feel, reaching, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of shipping/receiving experience preferred.
Blue Yonder experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Process inbound loads and allocate outbound waves within the WMS.
Perform office and administrative duties, which may include accounts payable/receivable and collections, payroll, fuel reconciliation, office supplies, billing, database maintenance, and miscellaneous reporting.
Prepare reports, maintain files, interact with customers, and resolve pallet-tracking issues.
Involve the Safety team as required by the location.
Assist with processing inbound and outbound shipments on the warehouse floor.
Control the flow of work to meet departure and receiving times.
Resolve discrepancies.
Interact with warehouse associates and troubleshoot issues.
Assist with daily and weekly reports.
Work jointly with supervisors and management to meet warehouse metrics.
Prioritize workload and adjust based on position requirements.
Complete other projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Ensure paperwork for shipments leaving the distribution center is complete and accurate.