Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Asr Group • Buffalo, NY

422d • $39,520 - $47,819

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for managing records of incoming and outgoing shipments, preparing items for shipment, receiving inbound shipments, and stocking the warehouse. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the shipping and receiving processes within the company, especially in light of recent plant expansions.

Requirements

• 1-2 years in an industrial manufacturing and/or warehouse environment preferred.
• Prior forklift or tow motor experience preferred. Ability to be certified is required.
• Proven ability to successfully meet customer and management deadlines.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); equivalent experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational skills
• Verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Operates tow motor or pallet jack to move shipments from shipping and receiving platform to warehouse or work area; unload inbound material from vehicles, load outbound material into vehicles.
• Enthusiastically executes ASR safety program requirements.
• Prepares and affixes shipping labels (LTL) on packed skids.
• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Responsible for proper storage of packaging supplies and finished goods in the warehouse.
• Logs inbound deliveries from UPS and Couriers (Fed Ex, Airborne, etc.).
• Prepares Bills of Lading (BOL) and labels.
• Examines incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure all items have been correctly packaged, are free of obvious damage, paperwork and labels are correct, and all processing has been completed per company and customer requirements.
• Performs finished goods and supplies inventory on a quarterly basis or as needed.
• Works effectively to ensure that food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality are maintained.
• Reports any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials, to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate action.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401(k) with match
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Short-term disability
• Vacation
• Holiday and sick time
• 2nd Shift differential: $1.00/hr
• 3rd Shift differential: $1.50/hr

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: High school or GED