SHIPPING CLERK

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process packages for deliveries using UPS and FedEx Software.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Dynamics AX Software.
• Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties:
• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons.
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
• Inserts items into containers.
• Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape.
• Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages. Routes items to departments.
• Loads all welding and assembly systems on flatbed trucks for delivery to customer plants. Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operates tier lift truck or uses hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Plan shipments and organize transportation for customer deliveries.
• Performs light maintenance and cleaning of company owned trucks.
• Keeps the Shipping and Receiving area neat and clean at all times.
• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
• Adheres to the Quality System and participates in continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• At least 2-years Shipping & Receiving experience.
• At least 2-years Hi-Lo experience.

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.