Shipping/Receiving Clerk
About The Position
The Shipping & Receiving Clerk works with the Shipping Supervisor to perform all tasks involved in the receiving, storage, and shipment of all items received from suppliers or the production shop. This role involves packaging finished goods, preparing pallets for shipping, assisting with loading and unloading vehicles, and maintaining the cleanliness of the inventory area and equipment. The clerk will also be responsible for identifying and reporting errors, reading packing lists for accuracy, inspecting received items, and participating in inventory counts. Additionally, they will make arrangements for carrier pick-ups, operate a pallet jack and forklift, and perform production duties during slow periods. The position also involves making recommendations for process improvement.
Requirements
- Familiarity with all materials stocked and products produced
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and strong customer service skills
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, or lift for long periods.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Know Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to learn and use the UPS WorldShip and FedEx programs.
- Familiarity with FedEx, DHL, freight trucks, and UPS shipping procedures
- Ability to become a licensed forklift truck operator
Responsibilities
- Package finished goods accurately and neatly
- Load, wrap, and band pallets for shipping
- Assist in loading and unloading of vehicles driven by couriers and freight drivers
- Maintain cleanliness of the inventory area and equipment
- Identify errors and report them to the Planning & Inventory Manager
- Read packing lists and other forms used by major freight carriers to ensure accuracy
- Inspect received items for accurate count, description, and labeling
- Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts as needed.
- Make arrangements for pick-up by customer-specified carriers.
- Operate Pallet Jack and Fork Lift
- Performs production duties during slow periods
- Performs related duties as needed by supervision
- Makes recommendations for process improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
