Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. We have an exciting opportunity for a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to join our Facilities Team in Torrey Pines. This position is for the first shift, which runs from 6:30am - 4:00pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Checks goods against shipping documents, determines packaging requirements, builds special crating fixtures and braces, and packs goods for shipment.
• Prepares and maintains necessary documentation and files.
• Checks goods against shipping documents for accuracy and authorizations.
• Determines packaging requirements and builds special crating fixtures and braces.
• Packs goods for shipment in accordance with applicable specifications, equipment characteristics, transportation methods and routes.
• Verifies identification and quantity of products to be shipped.
• Prepares waybills, posting weight and shipping details.
• Stamps, stencils or attaches information and shipping instruction onto containers.
• Maintains inventory of cartons, tapes, foam and other packing materials.
• Receives and unpacks goods.
• Checks receipts against waybills, packing slips, etc. Verifies nomenclature, identification and quantity.
• Prepares discrepancy reports when needed.
• Maintains records of goods received.
• Processes damaged, excess or misdirected goods, routing material to inspection, stores or other destinations.
• Processes receipt data entry.
• Prepares required forms and records associated with the processing of international mail and special mailings, processes incoming and outgoing express, registered, certified and insured mail in accordance with procedures.
• Keeps current with shipping, receiving and/or postal procedures and regulations.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma and two or more years of shipping/receiving experience in a corporate environment.
• May substitute additional education in lieu of work experience.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a valid driver's license with a driving record showing no violations, experienced operating a forklift, and be physically capable of lifting at least 50 pounds.
• May need to qualify for a U. S. Government Security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Requires good understanding of shipping and postal regulations, ability to operate postal metering machines, organizing ability, communication skills, and ability to work independently.
• Requires a good knowledge of shipping/receiving policies, and practices and techniques for crating and packing materials.
• Proficient office computer skills including word processing, e-mail, and Internet software, and able to work extended hours as required.