Parts Shipping/Receiving Clerk

About the role

West Valley CJDR, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Automotive Shipping/Receiving Clerk that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork. As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments, and preparing items for shipment.
• Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Count, weigh, or measure items on incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records.
• Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Affix shipping labels on packed cartons, or stencil identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.
• Assemble wooden or cardboard containers, or select preassembled containers.
• Insert items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
• Nail covers on wooden crates and bind containers with metal tape, using strapping machine.
• Stamp, stencil, or glue identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Post weights and shipping charges, and affix postage.
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Ensure that outgoing shipments meet specifications.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operate tier-lift truck or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Receive damaged or defective goods returned to establishment and designate “Returned Goods, Receiving Clerk”.
• Receive unsold products returned by Parts Driver.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• One year of experience in a dealership position is required.
• He/she must have a valid driver's license and have the ability to interpret vendor catalogs.
• The ability to use parts department computer system, calculator, motor vehicle, and tier-lift and hand trucks is also necessary.
• Ability to use mechanical tools such as crimpers, pliers, wrenches, and tape measure.

Company Values

• Respect: We treat everyone with genuine care and concern
• Intelligence: Intelligence means we’re able to learn, grow and adapt.
• Greatness: We are consistently exceptional in our work and continually improve.
• Honesty: We keep our commitments, tell the complete truth and act with integrity
• Teamwork: We understand the responsibilities of teamwork and are determined to pull our own weight.

Working Conditions

• This is a physically demanding position.
• Stand six to eight hours per shift.
• Lift and transport parts weighing up to 70 pounds several times during a shift from platform to storage area.
• Work on a Video Display Terminal and operate tier-lift and hand trucks.
• Exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.