Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Mueller's manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world's most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As a Shipping and Receiving Clerk, you will...

Primary Responsibilities:

• Confirm shipments and maintain records for auditing at the Chattanooga facility.
• Enter on excel total sheet for balancing.
• If duplicate shipment research and provide information to the manager.
• Recall shipments back from carriers or pulled before leaving the dock.
• Ability to identify short shipments and raise awareness to manager.
• Look in TMS for freight charges on freight shipments.
• Communicate dollars shipped daily to manager.
• Dispute resolution - communicate with customer service by providing tracking and documentation on shipments.
• Create bill of ladings, ensuring accuracy so shipments are invoiced every day.
• Print shippers and file accordingly.
• Generate miscellaneous shipping memos and documentation.
• File debit memos.
• Investigate customer disputes for the accounting and credit department.
• Gather dispute information by providing copies of shipment and signed POD to determine whether a claim is accepted or denied.
• Research discrepancies of shipments for Canada and West Coast Warehouse.
• Invoice shippers daily.
• Update accounting spreadsheet daily and compare with hash report.
• Assist with receiving outside OP's that have arrived on the dock each day.
• Assist with emailing purchasing with any problems.
• Assist with correcting all email issues on receiving.
• Assist with tungsten issues.
• Receive packing list into JD Edwards for OP's.
• Correct prior night receiving that had issues.
• Perform cycle counts as needed and directed by the supervisor.

Receiving Duties:

• Direct inbound shipments to receiving area.
• Perform physical count of parts received and verify product is free from damage.
• Compare manifest/packing slip counts to actual count of parts received.
• Notate and initial paperwork after deliveries have been confirmed.
• Alert purchasing department to all receiving issues and discrepancies.
• Record receipts into internal inventory system as required.
• May coordinate deliveries with appropriate departments to ensure receiving area stays clear to receive parts at all times.
• Assist in annual inventory count.
• Keep and update daily receiving files.
• Coordinate with quality for incoming RGA's/RMA's.
• Collaborate with purchasing to streamline efficiency and accuracy of incoming receipts.

General Duties:

• Work safely in the manufacturing production environment.
• Follow detailed verbal/written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly.
• Communicate and work effectively with others.
• Provide hands-on and verbal job function training to coworkers as needed.
• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to production supervisor.
• Record daily all work performed and correct distribution of work time.
• Use software systems as needed to complete job duties.
• Contribute to culture of high-quality products.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Perform other job-related duties as directed by supervisor per CBA and company policies.
• The supervisor will instruct each employee in the responsibilities as listed in the procedures.
• The supervisor will inform each employee where to access the procedure manual.

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work with your hands.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures (hot/cold).
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach at arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Ability to use power tools, air tools, and other vibratory tools.
• Ability to work around hot heavy machinery.
• Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move materials with a powered vehicle (forklift).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in ERP planning systems.
• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
• Extremely organized and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with coworkers across facility.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Repetitive standing, bending, turning, and twisting for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision and color vision.
• Must be able to pass a basic aptitude test, physical, with drug/alcohol test and background screen.
• Candidates must be available to work all shifts including possible mandatory overtime on weekends.
• Previous experience in a foundry setting.

Required and/or Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Hard hat
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Face mask
• Protective clothing
• Steel toe/met guard shoes

Required Education/Experience:

• Must have high school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience

Work is scheduled Monday through Saturday. Shifts are 8 to 10 hours with mandatory overtime shifts. Overtime is paid on time and worked over 40 hours a week. The facility does have multiple shifts, employees MUST be flexible and may be required to change shifts.

Mueller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other Compensation & Benefits:

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, employee assistance program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.

This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.

Notice of E-Verify Participation:

This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.

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