Shipping and Receiving Clerk (US Citizen)- Sacramento, California

Basic Purpose:
Responsible for shipping, receiving and routing of materials into and out of the Business Unit (BU), as well as the appropriate documentation and data entry.


Duties and Responsibilities:
-Receive, inspect, verify, process and route all materials into the facility and off-site facilities (remote sites) and enter the receipts in the Materials Management software system.
-Notify the Warehouse Manager of any discrepancies of materials versus shipping documentation.
-Prepare shipments, including documentation, for outbound shipments.
-Manage the Returned Goods process according to the Returned Goods SOP.
-Deliver stock to the appropriate staging area for departments.
-Put warehoused items in the designated storage areas and rotate stock according to receipt date and expiration dates to ensure proper stock rotation and use prior to expiration.
-Note any short dated materials upon receipt (less than 30 days of shelf life) and report to the Warehouse Manager to determine any possible actions that may need taken.
-Assist in cycle count and full physical inventory.
-Comply with all applicable and current Materials and Services Management, Human Resources, Employee Health and Safety, Compliance, OSHA, CLIA, etc. policies and procedures.
-Analyze current procedures in place and make recommendations for process improvements to the Warehouse Manager.
-Assist in order entry, picking, packing and delivery of both internal and external orders as needed.
-Assist in record storage and retrieval process as needed.
-Assist in preparation, receipt and distribution of internal, inbound and external mail as needed.
-Perform other duties as required.
Education Preferred: Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience: Six months previous materials management experience
Some data entry experience preferred.
Other: -Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
-Strong problem solving skills
-Good communication skills
-Good record keeping skills
-Ability to operate a computer, printer and bar code scanner
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) or equivalent
-Able to work effectively in a team environment
-Must be able to lift up to seventy (70) pounds
-Ability to operate materials handling equipment as needed (fork lift, pallet jack, etc.);