Shipping/Receiving Clerk- 2nd Shift

Val-Matic Valve•Elmhurst, IL

About The Position

Val-Matic Valve is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Clerk to verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment. The role involves checking shipment identifying information and quantities or measurements against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records; preparing, labeling, and routing packages; examining incoming and outgoing shipments; maintaining shipping supplies; and handling physical disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with company policies. The clerk also moves shipments between shipping and receiving areas, storage, and work areas using a tier lift truck or hand truck. The position is on second shift and pays $21 per hour. A pre-employment background check and 9-panel drug screen (no THC) are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Understand plant safety guidelines and pass all required safety training.
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
Ability to troubleshoot problems and report issues.
Work well in a team environment.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to be on feet for up to 8–12 hours per shift.
Use of hands and fingers to perform job functions.
Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, and climb.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Pass a pre-employment background check and 9-panel drug screen (no THC).

Responsibilities

Compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measure items in incoming and outgoing shipments to verify details against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Determine the method of shipment.
Affix shipping labels to packed cartons or stencil shipping information on cartons.
Insert items into containers.
Nail covers onto wooden crates and bind containers with metal tape.
Stamp, stencil, or glue identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
Post weights and shipping charges and affix postage.
Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shippers to rectify damages and shortages.
Route items to departments.
Examine outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.
Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Handle physical disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with company policies.
Operate a tier lift truck or use a hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from the shipping and receiving platform to storage or work areas.