Shipping Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The shipping clerk’s primary role is to support the shipping department by inspecting, verifying, processing, and routing product. They assist in cycle count and full physical inventory. And assist with various tasks including order entry, picking, packing, and delivery of both internal and external orders as required. As well as supporting management with any other shipping tasks that must be completed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares shipments, including documentation, for outbound shipments. 
  Manages the Returned Goods process according to the Returned Goods SOP (Standard Operating Procedure).
• Delivers stock to the appropriate staging area for departments.
• Puts warehoused items in the designated storage areas and rotates stock according to receipt date and expiration dates to ensure proper stock rotation and use prior to expiration.
• Notes any short-dated materials upon receipt (less than 30 days of shelf life) and report to the Warehouse Manager to determine any possible action(s) that may need to be taken.
• Assists in cycle count and full physical inventory.
• Assists in order entry, picking, packing, and delivery of both internal and external orders as needed.
• Assists in preparation, receipt, and distribution of internal, inbound, and external mail as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Position Requirements

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.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Must have experience working in a Warehouse environment
• Must have MRP experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good record keeping skills.
• Must be able to operate materials handling equipment as needed (forklift, pallet jack, etc.).