Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Akima, LLC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Akima Facilities Operations is looking for a Shipping/Receiving Clerk to perform clerical and physical tasks in connection with shipping goods of the establishment in which employed and receiving incoming shipments. In performing day-to-day, routine tasks, this worker follows established guidelines. In handling unusual non-routine problems, this worker receives specific guidance from supervisor or other officials in our Fort Hood, TX office.

Responsibilities

This incumbent may direct and coordinate the activities of other workers engaged in handling goods to be shipped or being received.
Shipping duties typically involve verifying that orders are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities of goods gathered for shipment against documents; ensuring that shipments are properly packaged, identified with shipping information, and loaded into transporting vehicles, and preparing and keeping records of goods shipped, e.g., manifests, bills of lading.
Receiving duties typically involve verifying the correctness of incoming shipments by comparing items and quantities unloaded against bills of lading, invoices, manifests, storage receipts, or other records, checking for damaged goods, ensuring that goods are appropriately identified for routing to departments within the establishment, and preparing and keeping records of goods received.
Work environment includes periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather conditions.

Requirements

• Must have experience in logistics procedures.
• Must be proficient w/Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to pass Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Investigation.
• Must be able to receive a favorable Tier 1 investigation and obtain and maintain a CAC.
• High School Diploma / GED preferred.
• Must have the physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Must have the ability to stand, sit, bend, reach and walk for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in technical military logistics procedures a plus.
• 2+ years of experience with logistics STAMIS a plus.
• Certification in logistics STAMIS (i.e. CMOS, SARSS, SAMS-E, GCSS-A) desired.
• Valid driver’s license a plus.
• Commercial Driver License with Passenger Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of other workers engaged in handling goods to be shipped or being received.
• Verify that orders are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities of goods gathered for shipment against documents
• Ensure that shipments are properly packaged, identified with shipping information, and loaded into transporting vehicles, and preparing and keeping records of goods shipped, e.g., manifests, bills of lading.
• Verify the correctness of incoming shipments by comparing items and quantities unloaded against bills of lading, invoices, manifests, storage receipts, or other records, checking for damaged goods, ensuring that goods are appropriately identified for routing to departments within the establishment, and preparing and keeping records of goods received.

What This Job Offers

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