Shipping & Receiving Clerk

SBM Management•Queens, NY

2d•$19 - $20

About The Position

SBM Management is looking to hire a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to join their team! This position verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to operate a computer and use MS Excel and Word.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License (Class B) with no moving violations.
At least five (5) years of experience in shipping and receiving environment.
Experience with deliveries and inventory control procedures.
Ability to operate light truck, hand tools and mechanical equipment; knowledge of hand tools, forklift, ladder, dolly, scaffolding, pallet jack, hand truck.
Strong decision-making skills
Technology proficient
Read, speak, and understand English
Reliable and responsive
Customer service

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a variety of carriers including USPS, UPS and FedEx preferred.
Ability to wear a respirator is a plus
Ability to lift 40lbs from the floor is a plus

Responsibilities

Verify accuracy of shipments by counting, weighing, or measuring items and comparing size, weight, description, and code numbers with information on invoice or packing slip and purchase orders; record any discrepancies or damage.
Open crates and other containers using hand tools to unpack items received.
Inspect shipments for damage and defects.
Drive truck to various locations to pick-up materials if necessary.
Obtain authorized signature for supplies requested.
Route shipment to the appropriate department.
Prepare items for shipment, includes appropriate container, depending upon the item to be shipped, and appropriate packaging materials, spacers, fillers, and protective materials.
Determine best and most economic method of shipment.
Affix shipping labels and bill of lading if required.
Assemble wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers.
Post weights and shipping charges and affix postage.
Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
Provide return information to outside parties if required.
Prepare items for return if damaged or otherwise requested from internal party.
Move inventory to various locations manually and by operating mechanical equipment, including forklift, pallet jack, and handcart.
Sort and store items according to established procedures.
Maintain computerized inventory (shipping materials and supplies) records, take physical count periodically, and check against inventory control totals using computer.
Request additional supplies from purchasing department if needed.
Maintain custody receipts for items being repaired and loaned out temporarily.
Read and fill requisitions for stock items and verify accuracy of orders pulled.
Drive truck to various locations to deliver materials and obtain authorized signature for supplies requested.
Load and unload delivery truck by hand or use of hand truck.
Detect needed repairs on vehicles and equipment.
Provide support to other areas of the Facilities Department as needed, which may include light duty maintenance.
Organize all shipping and receiving areas along with facilities designated storage.