Logistics Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Logistics Clerk will support the logistics and supply chain team in coordinating and improving shipping and inventory management processes. This role provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, offering exposure to supply chain planning, vendor coordination, and process improvement initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist with coordinating and sharing daily shipping and receiving schedules with Supervisors, Sales, Customers, and Vendors.

2. Support Department Leaders to ensure orders are prepared and labeled for shipment in a timely manner.

3. Assist in overseeing the loading and receipt of goods, ensuring activities are conducted within the planned schedule.

4. Verify and keep records on outgoing shipments; assist with documentation such as bills of lading, invoices, or orders.

5. Cross-check shipping documents to sales orders for accuracy before releasing shipments.

6. Maintain shipping files and electronic records, including photos of shipments as required.

7. Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.

8. Provide courteous and professional customer service to drivers, vendors, and team members.

9. Perform final audits of outbound shipments and report discrepancies.

10. Adhere to all safety and environmental policies and procedures.

11. Operates a forklift while checking inventory.

12. Assist the Logistics Clerk and other team members with assigned tasks as time allows.

13. Participate in meetings and support other projects or duties as directed.

Education, prior work experience and specialized skills and knowledge:

Position Requirements:

1. High school diploma or greater.

2. Knowledgeable with industry standard computer packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel as well as Outlook.

3. Knowledge of shipping documents (BOL and packing lists).

Other (e.g., customer contact or access to confidential information):

Must be able to work as part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. Demonstrate strong organizational skills and ability to pay attention to detail.

Physical environment/working conditions:

The work environment and physical demands 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.

Sitting at a computer workstation, walking and standing for extended periods, bending stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Possible exposure to hazards such as noise, heavy equipment, temperature extremes, and chemicals while working in the production areas.

Language Skills

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels 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.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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.

Requires the use of hearing protection and hair restraints when in the plant. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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.