Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Position : Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Location : Plainfield, IN

Duration : 12 Months 

Total Hours/week : 40.00

3rd Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Industrial

Level Of Experience: Entry Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)

3rd Shift: Sunday through Thursday. 10pm – 6am

Job Description:

• The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for the efficient day-to-day inbound/outbound carrier verification process as directed by the Supervisor. 
• They must ensure that drivers have been properly identified and all shipping/receiving documents are complete and accurate.
• They are also responsible for monitoring the activity of the picking process upon direction from the Operations Supervisor. 
• The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work that may be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. 
• The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position.

Roles & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations

• Check in/out all containers in accordance with established parameters.
• Control inbound/outbound flows.
• Perform container security check to confirm all safety/quality standards are met.
• Record door/yard assignments into the yard management system and direct drivers to proper yard locations.
• Confirm paperwork accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in tracking and reporting data pertinent to receipt/dispatch.
• Log all discrepancies, i.e., broken seals, and non-matching seals, notating date, time and BOL number, also obtain and record driver’s license number and sign-off.
• Allocate product to orders and reviewing any applicable special instructions.
• Monitor the accuracy and integrity of the inventory and picking processes.
• Communicate any inventory discrepancies that cannot be resolved to Inventory Control for further investigation.

Experience Required

Additional Duties

• Must follow all safety instructions to maintain safe working conditions and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries and illnesses.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• May be required to train new hires on various warehouse functions.
• Must adhere to attendance policies.
• Responsible for following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in SOP’s.
• Required to maintain current status in C2C training modules.

Safety and Security

• Associates are responsible for performing their job activities in a safe and reasonable manner and in accordance with safety requirements.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse and conduct all activities in a manner that promotes a safe environment.
• All injuries, accidents, unsafe acts, hazards, or conditions must be reported immediately.
• Report any suspicious persons or activity.

Quality

• Understand organizational quality goals.

Sanitation and Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean and professional image.
• To ensure the cleanliness of the facility, follow guidelines as outlined.
• The associate must maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times.

Hazmat Training

• This associate may be provided with Hazmat training to include general awareness, function specific, security awareness, security plan and safety training.

Cross-training

• Become knowledgeable with the responsibilities of the other warehouse positions. Assist as required. Act as back up at times of absence or vacation.

Skills & Certifications

Job Requirements

• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Ability to read and interpret distribution documents.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• May be required to operate MHE and use Voice/RF scanner.
• Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment.
• Basic analytical, organizational and prioritization skills.
• General distribution knowledge.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
• The position will almost always have exposure to work near moving mechanical equipment, exposure to precarious situations and potential temperature excursions.
• Occasionally the position will have exposure to fumes/airborne particles.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.
• Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described 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 (Per the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990). 
• While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, hearing, twisting, lifting, frequent use of hand to finger, handle, feel, pick, or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers. 
• The associate may occasionally be required to climb. The job may require lifting over 50lbs in some areas but not all.

Eligibilities & qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.