Shipping /Logistics Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY: Perform various shipping tasks including dispatch and shipment processing

ESSENTTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Process shipments using Avanti, FedEx Ship Manager, UPS software, drop shipments and freight shipments as needed
• Monitor emails, HelpDesk system and phones
• Process pickups and deliveries from the HelpDesk system or direct request
• Dispatch local pickups and deliveries and update the Daily Driver Schedule in real time
• Monitor Shipping Department staging lanes and Shipping Table for packages and/or skids to ship out
• Monitor Mailing Schedule and approve shipments to the Post Office and ALG shipments
- Compare Mailing Schedule with paperwork provided by driver
- Dispatch Driver
- Process in Avanti and add shipping charges
• Interact effectively with Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse staff and reassign as needed
• Process weekly Association orders and update Google Document
• Run report with all FedEx and UPS address correction charges
- Break down into customer related spreadsheets
- Forward spreadsheets to Project Manager, Data Manager and other involved managers/sales
• Occasionally operate dolly, pallet jack, or forklift for loading/unloading trucks or assisting in warehouse
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety
and environmental requirements
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards
• Work overtime as needed
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic computer skills
• Experience with Avanti, FedEx Ship Manager and UPS software, drop and freight shipments
• Knowledge of transport dispatch and shipment scheduling
• Forklift certified and pass recertification
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations such as the use of required PPE (Personal Protective
Equipment) e.g. gloves, hearing protection etc.
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions as well as shipping documents e.g. BOL's and receipts
• Physical dexterity:
- Ability to stand, walk lift, bend, twist and stretch throughout the shift
- Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Frequently lift and handle average weight items and up to 75lbs and push or pull up to 750lbs
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to
adjust focus
• Tolerate a manufacturing environment with noise exposure to varying levels. (Hearing protection provided)
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant
odors, and/or loud noises typically found in a warehouse environment.