Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description – Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Reports To

Operations Manager

Job Summary

As part of our team, you oversee and document the receiving of packages, parcels, and supplies, store said items in the appropriate areas, and prepare items and appropriate documentation for outbound shipments i.e. Bill of Lading, associated certifications. This is a position that requires a highly organized personality. You must pay close attention to small details while managing the logistics of a high volume of items entering and leaving the facility.

Responsibilities and Dutie s

• Order pulling, shipping, receiving, putting up stock
• Accept and inspect packages and deliveries made to the facility.
• Store received items in appropriate storage areas (including walk-in freezers), documenting any changes
• Prepare items for shipping, noting item contents, delivery methods, and other logistical details
• Ability to identify the appropriate shipping method/classification, appropriate packaging container and protective material if needed
• Identify and resolve shipping, storage, or receiving discrepancies as they arise
• Maintain shipping and receiving records
• Keep the equipment and the surrounding areas clean and organized at all times

Education and Experience
Successful candidates will have the following:
Required Skills/Abilities

• Prior warehouse experience
• Must be able to operate a fork truck and scissor lift and pass a company sponsored certification program for each
• Experience with ERP systems, Epicor preferred
• Chemical and solvent handling experience preferred
• Above average knowledge SDS (Safety Data Sheet) documents and protocols
• Experience shipping and receiving from Global suppliers and customers
• Strong observation and comprehension skills
• Capacity to learn and perform more than one job function
• Ability to pay attention to details while performing repetitive tasks
• Must be physically able to move around equipment and handle heavy materials
• Able to take and follow instructions with a good attitude and be a team player
• Able and willing to come in early, stay late and work weekends when required
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Physical Demands

• Standing (frequently)
• Sitting (frequently)
• Walking (frequently)
• Lifting (often, 5-50 lbs)
• Carrying (often, 5-50 lbs.)
• Climbing (rarely)
• Stooping, crouching kneeling (often)
• Driving (rarely)
• Reaching (often)
• Working conditions (indoors/office and manufacturing plant environment)
• Noise level (moderate)
• Pushing/Pulling (often)
• Keyboarding (frequently)
• Use of hand tools (frequently)
• Using senses (seeing, hearing, speaking) (frequently)