Shipping Clerk | Application

Shipping Clerk

Advanced Assembly, Inc. (AAI), located in University Research Park on the west side of Madison, is looking to add a Shipping Clerk to our well-trained and experienced staff. Advanced Assembly, Inc. is an electronics manufacturing services provider of electronic assemblies and products, including the Captioned Telephone (CapTel). Our exceptional reputation has been earned through the years, based on production capability, reliability, and quality. This full-time position offers a first shift schedule of Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, a competitive starting wage and a full benefits package. Wage depending on experience. Absent undue hardship, Advanced Assembly will make reasonable accommodations for religious beliefs and individuals with disabilities. New Employees - Sign-On Bonus: The company is offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus to newly-hired, full-time employees. The bonus will be paid on the first check following successful completion of the employee's 90-day probationary period. Advanced Assembly offers a diverse, friendly, and casual work environment. We have a proven track record of stability, growth, and providing advancement opportunities. If you have an interest in working in a high-tech manufacturing environment, while learning, developing, and advancing your career in a skilled trade, we highly recommend you apply!

Job Summary: The Shipping clerk assists with incoming and outgoing shipments, ensures that orders are filled correctly, keeps track of inventory in the area, assists with daily stocking levels, and assists with tracking the date of delivery and all pertinent information involved in the process.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Maintain accurate inventory records for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Prepare items for shipment.
• Check and compare item details (counts, weights, measurements) for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Verify shipment information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Track delivery dates and related shipment details.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by primary supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand both verbal and written instructions in the English language.
• Shipping experience with UPS WorldShip and/or FedEx Manager is preferred.
• Preferred experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems or willingness to learn.
• Organized self-starter with the ability to multitask.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to follow established product handling procedures while complying with safety and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) guidelines.
• Able to coordinate with the Sales team to maintain on-schedule daily shipments.
• Professional communication skills for phone and email interactions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, hear and talk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to stand in one area for long periods of time, with minimal breaks. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and carry heavy objects.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risk, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals.

General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence of company policies.

All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, student status, physical appearance, sexual orientation, political beliefs, religion, genetic information, gender identity, a less than honorable discharge from the military, and any other status protected by federal, state or local law and regulations.