Shipping Clerk

If you thrive on opportunity and challenge and have the confidence that your success is dependent upon your talents and efforts, then you want to be part of the Conductix-Wampfler team! Conductix-Wampfler is a growing organization that offers challenging and rewarding opportunities in the electrification and cable management markets. In this position, you’ll be an important part of the manufacturing team. Duties include: Packaging and shipping product to customer specifications Determining product container requirements to ensure safe delivery to customer Processing pack slips, bill of lading, export paperwork and expedite orders Conferring with sales, manufacturing and quality on product and customer complaint issues Receiving incoming materials, POs, and raw materials per company quality requirements Conduct daily operations in a safe and team oriented atmosphere This is a multi-faceted position in a medium-sized organization. You must be able to interact comfortably with other departments on a regular basis. Must like a fast-paced environment. This position requires a high level of detail. Qualified candidates will possess a minimum: 1-2 years of hands-on shipping and receiving experience Forklift experience a plus, will train Overhead crane experience a plus, will train Experience with measurement devices a must Crating or carpentry experience a plus, will train Export paperwork experience at plus Understanding SDS/Hazcom shipping regulations Conductix-Wampfler offers a great starting wage, with health, dental, and life insurance, 401k plan, paid vacation/personal time and holidays, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement program. Please send resume to View email address on click.appcast.io, apply online at under careers, or apply in person at 1605 Industrial Parkway, Harlan, IA. Drug-free workplace/EOE See full job description below SUMMARY Verifies and keeps records on outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Compares identifying information and counts weighs, or measures items of outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records. Determines the method of shipment. Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons. Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers. Insert items into containers. Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape. Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers. Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage. Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications. Maintains the inventory of shipping materials and supplies. Operates tier lift truck or uses hand-truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area. Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping schedules. Inspect shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments. Counts, weighs, measures, or examines packaging and contents for conformance to company specifications. Compares items packed with customer's orders and other identifying data. Performs clerical tasks such as computer data entry, typing correspondence, and keeping files. Delivers incoming goods to respective departments. Works to sustain 5S. Supports and upholds the quality and EHS policy. Upholds the Core Values. Other duties may be assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Employee must be willing and able to successfully pass our in-house forklift & overhead crane certification program prior to operating these machines within our facility. Operating these machines is an essential function of this role. This certification program will assess proficiency in safe operation according to our company’s standards and protocols. Training will be provided. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move heavy items. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. ***Please note, the above is a high-level overview of the physical demands of this job. For a complete comprehensive overview of all physical requirements, please refer to the physical demands addendum provided separately by HR.*** WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr