Shipping and receiving clerk

Essential Functions: 

• Prepare documents such as bills of lading  

• Correspond with order management as well as factory representatives to rectify problems so that customer needs dates can be met 

• Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for transport  

• Contact carrier representatives to make transport arrangements  

• Organize distribution and shipping of merchandise: Make necessary verifications against documents, prepare the merchandise, move merchandise to the appropriate area, and handle customer pick-ups  

• Assign, tag, and store received inventory to proper location  

• Receive parts to stock that have come in from external suppliers 

• Ensure products are properly packed and labeled  

• Maintain safe and clean working area  

• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management 

Non-Essential Functions: 

• N/A 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Experience: 6 months or more of Shipping and Receiving experience 

• Knowledge: Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes; Knowledge of 5S principles including the ability to apply them to the work environment;  Knowledge of procedures for safely lifting and/or moving packages up to 50 pounds in weight 

• Skills/Abilities: Detail and data orientation; Effective process evaluation and problem solving skills; Ability to multi task in a rapidly changing environment; Ability to maintain positive working relationships with internal customers; Ability to accurately count and identify parts and verify with paper work; Ability to work well in a team setting and under immediate supervision 

• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft office  

• Familiarity with government shipping regulations (ITN’s, WAWF) 

• Working knowledge of an ERP system, preferably Oracle  

• 1-3 years of experience in a regulated environment 

Working Conditions: 

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment 

• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE 

• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes 

• Subject to “On-call” duty 

Standing:  90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task 

Sitting:  10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task 

Lifting (in pounds):  up to 50 pounds