Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Title

Verifies and keeps records for incoming and outgoing shipments. Assist the Supervisor in all duties as prescribed. May act as backup for supervisor when required.

Essential Functions

Examine shipment contents and compare them with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy.

Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.

Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.

Contact carrier representatives to plan or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.

Deliver or route materials to departments using hand-trucks, or sorting bins, forklift, or other means of plant transportation.

Assembles packing containers (box, container) as well as fabricates if necessary.

Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.

Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact.

Assist Supervisor final disposition of recyclable materials including specialized material identified for resale. This will involve recording such material and storing it until it is ready for sale.

Assist the Supervisor with FG warehouse be in supermarket status or just firm planned orders.

Performs other related duties and special projects as required and assigned by the Department Manager.

Required Skills

Use of Proper PPE and knowledge LOTO if required.

Complies with OSHA Safety and Health rules.

Maintain good attendance and able to work weekends as needed.

Certified to use Forklift, reach-truck, scissor lift.

Valid Driver's License.

Knowledge of Quality Management System policies, goals and objectives.

Assist with systems based on Lean principles and practices to meet or exceed the requirements of the established QMS and all other standards required to serve our target markets.

International experience a plus.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a high level of proficiency and within our core value system.

Assertiveness Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.

Motivation Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.

Safety Awareness Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee's safety.

Accountability Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Communication/Oral Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Analytical Skills Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.

Problem Solving Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

Technical Aptitude Ability to comprehend work instructions.

Dependable - Must consistently demonstrate dependability, a great work ethic, initiative, ownership of issues, problem-solving abilities, and an exceptional attitude.

Flexibility - Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, accept new ideas and input positively, and be open to new approaches and processes.

Education / Experience Requirements

High school Diploma or GED

1+ year shipping and receiving experience.

Pay Range

$17.00 - $25.00 Per Hour