Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Weatherford•Wallingford, CT

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for promptly shipping goods and checking incoming packages for completeness and damage. The role prepares items for shipment and requires knowledge of proper shipping techniques and procedures. Duties also include coordinating freight, preparing export documents, maintaining import and export records, ordering supplies, and supporting facility maintenance and supplier contracts. The role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to less than 10%.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a shipping/receiving role.
High school education or equivalent.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

DOT and IATA training.
Forklift training.
Experience with JD Edwards software.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming shipments, verify quantities received, and confirm that the proper paperwork accompanies each shipment.
Receive parts in JDE and create a traveler to accompany each item.
Arrange incoming freight shipments in the OTM database.
Coordinate international incoming shipments with Weatherford US Imports.
Pack and palletize outgoing shipments as required.
Create shipments and schedule freight pickups using the OTM database.
Prepare required export documentation, including commercial invoices, shipper’s letters of instructions, and packing lists.
Maintain import and export documentation on a month-to-month and year-to-year basis.
Order shipping and facility supplies as needed.
Perform light facility maintenance as required.
Manage outside preventative maintenance suppliers and annual contracts.