Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Ken Garff Automotive Group•American Fork, UT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

American Fork Chevrolet, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is seeking an Automotive Shipping/Receiving Clerk who aligns with the company’s values of respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty, and teamwork. The position supervises and coordinates shipping and receiving activities, including verifying and recording incoming and outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment. The role also involves handling returned goods, maintaining shipping supplies, and improving the efficiency of procedures. This is a physically demanding position that requires standing for six to eight hours per shift, lifting and transporting parts weighing up to 70 pounds several times per shift, and working around noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Compensation starts at $17 per hour. The company describes paid training and career growth opportunities, a year-end bonus program, employee discounts, and paid time off and insurance benefits.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
One year of experience in a dealership position.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to interpret vendor catalogs.
Ability to use a parts department computer system and calculator.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, tier-lift truck, and hand trucks.
Ability to use mechanical tools such as crimpers, pliers, wrenches, and a tape measure.
Ability to stand six to eight hours per shift and lift and transport parts weighing up to 70 pounds several times during a shift.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate activities related to verifying and recording incoming and outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment.
Oversee incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure their accuracy, completeness, and condition.
Count, weigh, or measure shipments and verify shipment information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records.
Determine shipping methods using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
Label or stencil cartons with shipping and identifying information.
Assemble or select containers and pack items using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
Secure wooden crates and containers using nails, metal tape, and a strapping machine.
Stamp, stencil, or glue identifying information and shipping instructions onto containers.
Post weights and shipping charges and affix postage.
Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shippers to resolve damages and shortages.
Ensure outgoing shipments meet specifications.
Maintain an inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Move shipments between the shipping-and-receiving platform and storage or work areas using a tier-lift truck or hand truck.
Receive damaged or defective goods returned to the establishment and designate them as returned goods for the receiving clerk.
Receive unsold products returned by the Parts Driver.
Study and standardize procedures to improve subordinates’ efficiency.