POSITION SUMMARY

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for verifying, recording (data entry), preparing orders for shipments (packaging) and routing all incoming shipments to end user.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILIES

• Maintains records, prepares shipments.
• Prepare shipping documents and mailing labels and make sure that orders have been filled correctly.
• Wrapping or packing the goods in shipping containers.
• Address and label packages.
• Look up and compute freight or postal rates.
• Record the weight and cost of each shipment.
• Furnish information and shipments to other parts of the company, such as the accounting department.
• Once a shipment is checked and ready to go, shipping clerks may move the goods from the plant - sometimes by forklift- to the shipping dock and direct their loading.
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Determine whether orders have been filled correctly by verifying incoming shipments against the original order and the accompanying bill of lading or invoice.
• Record shipments and condition of its content.
• Record incoming products/manually enter the information into a computer.
• Communicate with appropriate departments.
• Check shipments for any discrepancies in quantity, price, and discounts.
• Route/move shipments to the proper department, warehouse section, or stockroom.
• Arrange for adjustments with shippers whenever merchandise is lost or damaged.
• May control all receiving platform operations, such as scheduling of trucks, recording of shipments and handling of damaged goods.
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Preform receiving quality inspections.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to understand and follow English instructions
• Ability to read a blueprint
• Good basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to read a tape measure, dial calipers, and micrometer
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• Tow motor experience required.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Safety
• Values, trust and integrity
• Continuous learning
• Customer focus
• Quality
• Interpersonal skills
• Team effectiveness

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to bend, squat, twist, and kneel
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.