Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Title :Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Location: Niles MI 49120

Duration: 2 Months

Shift/Time Zone:
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm EST

Basic Purpose:

Responsible for shipping, receiving and routing of materials into and out of the Business Unit (BU), as well as the appropriate documentation and data entry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Receive, inspect, verify, process and route all materials into the facility and off-site facilities (remote sites) and enter the receipts in the Materials Management software system.

-Notify the Warehouse Manager of any discrepancies of materials versus shipping documentation.

-Prepare shipments, including documentation, for outbound shipments.

-Manage the Returned Goods process according to the Returned Goods SOP.

-Deliver stock to the appropriate staging area for departments.

-Put warehoused items in the designated storage areas and rotate stock according to receipt date and expiration dates to ensure proper stock rotation and use prior to expiration.

-Note any short dated materials upon receipt (less than 30 days of shelf life) and report to the Warehouse Manager to determine any possible actions that may need taken.

-Assist in cycle count and full physical inventory.

-Comply with all applicable and current Materials and Services Management, Human Resources, Employee Health and Safety, Compliance, OSHA, CLIA, etc. policies and procedures.

-Analyze current procedures in place and make recommendations for process improvements to the Warehouse Manager.

-Assist in order entry, picking, packing and delivery of both internal and external orders as needed.

-Assist in record storage and retrieval process as needed.

-Assist in preparation, receipt and distribution of internal, inbound and external mail as needed.

-Perform other duties as required.

Education Preferred: Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience: Six months previous materials management experience

Some data entry experience preferred.

Other: -Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

-Strong problem solving skills

-Good communication skills

-Good record keeping skills

-Ability to operate a computer, printer and bar code scanner

-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) or equivalent

-Able to work effectively in a team environment

-Must be able to lift up to seventy (70) pounds

-Ability to operate materials handling equipment as needed (fork lift, pallet jack, etc.)

Additional Job Details: High Volume Receiving