Shipping/Receiving Clerk

About the role

American Fork Ford, 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

• 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
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to interpret vendor catalogs
• Ability to use parts department computer system, calculator, motor vehicle, and tier-lift and hand trucks
• Ability to use mechanical tools such as crimpers, pliers, wrenches, and tape measure

Working conditions

• 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
• Operate tier-lift and hand trucks
• Exposure to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials