Warehouse Operations Clerk

NFI Industries•Kutztown, PA

About The Position

The Warehouse Operations Clerk ensures that shipping-related documents are completed accurately and on time. The position reports to an Operations Supervisor or Manager and supports outbound shipping, warehouse recordkeeping, and material-handling activities. The clerk uses a warehouse management system to manage shipments and prepare bills of lading, coordinates with carriers and site personnel, and maintains shipping records, a seal log, and a load board. The role may also involve communicating work assignments and assisting with other administrative or warehouse duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.
Good visual acuity to inspect shipments.
Finger dexterity to input data into inventory records.
Ability to enter data on a computer to create a daily inventory report.
Accuracy in recordkeeping and in sorting, checking, counting, and verifying items received.
Strong time-management, organizational, planning, and self-motivation skills.
MHE experience or willingness to learn MHE.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed by the customer.
Ability to stand or walk for up to 10–12 hours.
Ability to lift and move totes weighing 50–100 pounds.
Ability to bend, lift, stretch, and reach regularly, both below the waist and above the head.
Ability to walk frequently throughout the facility and surrounding area; facilities are over a quarter mile in length.
Ability to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions, and temperatures, and to access all areas of the building without limitations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Manhattan Warehouse Management System.
Bilingual Spanish ability; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Communicate daily with outbound carriers by email, providing shipment schedules and equipment needs.
Communicate essential information to site personnel through various media to help ensure operations meet requirements.
Receive drivers and provide direction for outbound shipments.
Use a warehouse management system to open and close shipments and prepare accurate bills of lading for outbound freight.
Ensure drivers depart with the appropriate paperwork.
Ensure shipping documents are accurate by following standard operating procedures.
Gather, enter, and maintain shipping activity data and records in the warehouse management system.
Assist in resolving discrepancies.
Assist with material-handling duties such as receiving, put-away, picking, packing, or loading.
Monitor trailer capacity and proactively coordinate trailer moves with spotters.
Assist leadership with administrative duties as needed.
File outbound paperwork so it is readily accessible.
Maintain the seal log accurately with necessary information.
Maintain the load board with accurate information.
Communicate work assignments such as receiving appointments, loading doors, and items to pick when required.
Perform other tasks as assigned.