Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Val-Matic Valve•Elmhurst, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1966, Val-Matic Valve has been delivering products and services that are essential in providing clean water and other fluids to industries and homes around the world. Today, Val-Matic manufactures nine types of air valves and is the leading supplier of air valves in North America. As a subsidiary of A.Y. McDonald Industries, our company is family owned and privately operated. If you’re looking for a job that leaves you feeling fulfilled and valued, then look no further than Val-Matic Valve. Summary The Shipping & Receiving Clerk verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience working in a Manufacturing Environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Understand plant safety guidelines and pass all required safety training.
Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions.
Troubleshoot problems and report issues.
Must work well in a team environment.
Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Determines method of shipment.
Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons.
Inserts items into containers.
Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape.
Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
Routes items to departments.
Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies. Handles physical disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with company policies.
Operates tier lift truck or uses hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.