Shipping and Receiving Clerk

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

About the role

Under general supervision, the shipper receiver is responsible for performing the physical and/or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, and distribution of materials, parts, supplies, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• 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.
• Physically capable of lifting at least 50 pounds.
• May need to qualify for a U.S. Government Security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Good understanding of shipping and postal regulations.
• Ability to operate postal metering machines.
• Organizing ability, communication skills, and ability to work independently.
• Good knowledge of shipping/receiving policies, practices, and techniques for crating and packing materials.
• Proficient office computer skills including word processing, e-mail, and Internet software.
• Able to work extended hours as required.

Pay

Hourly salary range: $37,500 - $55,748

Schedule

Full-Time