Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Job Responsibilities

General Job Description:

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for handling all aspects of shipping and receiving and keeping accurate records.  Responsible for the successful execution of incoming and outgoing shipments.  

Summary of Essential Job Functions & Duties: 

• Responsible for preparing documents, such as work orders, bills of lading and shipping orders to route materials.
• Accurate and timely fulfilling of warehouse picklist orders.
• Responsible for moving materials using approved equipment (pallet jacks, forklift, etc).
• Basic assembly support when required.
• Help to ensure effective communication of shipping status with all members of the team.
• Work with leadership to maintain relationships with carrier vendors and help to resolve customer issues. 
• Inspection of incoming and outgoing shipments to rectify problems such as damage, shortages and non-conformance to specifications.
• Actively participate in shipping and receiving department staff meetings, discussions and initiatives.
• Represent the shipping and receiving department business-wide as necessary.
• Support department continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel as required.
• Participate in ISO training and audits.
• Any other assignments as deemed appropriate.

Summary of Objectives: 

• Safety – support creating a safe work environment with user safety as a primary focus.
• Delivery – support executing projects successfully within the provided budget and project timeline.
• Standards – support driving the team to standardize on best practices.
• Budget – support team’s ability to complete tasks within the quoted or assigned labor and material budgets.
• Rework – work to track and reduce overall rework costs.
• Training – support the development of team capabilities through technology exposure and education through vendor sponsored learning activities, formal training, and trade show attendance.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

Education:  Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent work related experience, Associates degree in Logistics a plus.  Minimum 2+ years of experience working in shipping/receiving in a manufacturing environment.

Experience must include: 

• Must be able to communicate clearly, articulately and professionally with customers, upper management and employees at all levels.
• Proficient level of skill in MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize work, and manage time completing multiple projects and tasks.
• Ability to initiate and monitor several simultaneous projects.
• Must have appropriate schedule flexibility, sense of urgency, motivation and versatility to make a substantial contribution to the organization’s success.
• Ability to interact positively and constructively while representing company in a professional manner.
• Ability to travel to other company sites as well as customer sites as required
• Well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Willingness to work "above and beyond" in order to meet company goals.