Job Details

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Performs clerical and physical tasks in connection with shipping goods of the establishment and receiving incoming shipments. Verifies materials shipped are as ordered, routes outgoing shipment to appropriate destinations/locations. Prepares freight for shipment according to established documented procedures.

Shipping/Receiving Clerk Job Responsibilities:

• Verifying the accuracy of incoming shipments by comparing items and quantities unloaded against the bills of lading, invoices, manifests, storage receipts, or other records
• Checking for damaged goods
• Insuring that goods are appropriately identified for routing to departments within the establishment
• Preparing and keeping records of goods received
• Keep work area neat and organized according to 5S standards
• Check doors for availability of empty trailers and report to Supervisor
• Check tags for any issues before loading a trailer
• Scan pallets/totes at dock plate when hi-lo driver brings them to the dock
• Ensure that all scanned tags are pulled
• Writes the dock number, carrier and trailer number on the load ID
• Check all tags in the envelope before taking the completed load into the office
• Check all pallets for any quality issues such as: torn tags, broken pallets, torn wrap, or damage to stock
• Returns UDI scanners to the office at end of shift
• Report to Supervisor any issues that may arise
• All other duties as assigned

Shipping/Receiving Clerk Job Requirements:

• Must have a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Able to demonstrate complete understanding of shipping and receiving system
• Able to keep neat and organized within warehouse environment
• Requires organized individual who can maintain delivery schedule so that customers are satisfied and production remains on schedule
• Must have good communication skills to make arrangements with customers, carriers, and management
• Should have familiarity with computers
• Basic Mathematical Skills
• Analytical and attentive to detail
• Must be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions in English
• Employees in all warehouse positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the start-up, movement, or approach of equipment (including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, conveyors, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations