Shipping and Receiving Clerk I assembles orders and prepares goods for shipment. Receives, unpacks, inspects and stores incoming materials and supplies. Being a Shipping and Receiving Clerk I uses shipping records to verify the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments and orders. Documents damages and discrepancies for future reimbursement and reconciliation. Additionally, Shipping and Receiving Clerk I typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to supervisor. The Shipping and Receiving Clerk I possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies;
- Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages;
- Be flexible in accepting new tasks and new ways of doing things;
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision;
- Receiving and inspecting returned products;
- Ensuring shipping area is organized and clean at all times and meets all compliance factors;
- Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow;
- Performing daily and weekly cleaning according to SOPs;
- Communicate with co-workers to make sure production stays constant throughout the workday;
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands or arms;
- Coordinate shipments through MS Dynamics GP (Great Plains) ERP system;
- Record shipping information on orders for invoicing;
- Assist with pulling/kitting/labelling and packing customer (BOS) shipments;
- Stores, restocks, labels, scans and shelves delivery items as necessary;
- Accepts and signs for deliveries from vendors as well as Fed Ex/UPS Etc.…
Requirements:
- Bilingual is a plus;
- Ability to maintain a high level of physicality for prolonged periods and working primarily standing;
- Keep records of all products shipped;
- Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud;
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Shipping & Receiving operations;
- Must pass background check;
- 1-2 years’ work experience in related field a plus;
- Must be able to read, write and have basic computer skills;
- Ability to provide basic system and process training;
- Attend and participate in departmental /team meetings;
- Must be able to efficiently use a computer and various tools linked to the systems such as printers, hand held scanners, etc;
- Microsoft Office experience;
- Previous shipping and receiving administrative experience preferred;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Detail oriented.