Shipping / Receiving Clerk

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks involved in the shipping of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Participate in problem solving activities and contribute to quality improvements.
• Operate a data entry terminal.
• Actively promote a teamwork atmosphere and support team development.
• Communicate effectively with various personnel.
• Provide direct interaction with team members involved in shipping.
• Assist and guide employees on issues related to the shipping department.
• Achieve deadlines, adhere to company policies and procedures, and train employees.
• Record shortages and correspond with shippers to rectify damages and shortages.
• Examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, and place identifying information on containers.
• Assemble/coordinate wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers.
• Attach Bills of Lading to shipping containers.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.
• Report any unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Management.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Interpret instructions in various forms.
• Ensure cleanliness of work area and general housekeeping of the Company.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• 2 years of experience required.
• Knowledge of UPS Worldship/FEDEX Ship manager, creating LTL BOLs, and experience with international shipping.
• Past ERP experience and computer knowledge.
• General computer knowledge.
• Diplomacy and the ability to deal with and influence persons in all types of positions.
• Familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills.