POSITION SUMMARY

The shipping and receiving clerk position verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties to quality and productivity standards.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete receipt verification for purchasing and customer supplied materials

• Unpacks, examines and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages. Receives and processes all defective parts returned for replacement or credit.

• Coordinate proper storage of materials

• Arrange appropriate packaging for shipping

• Administrate computerized Inventory System

• Generate shipping documentation

• Responsible for making arrangements for pick up by the carrier specified on the customer’s purchase order, which is conveyed to the shipping clerk by final inspection via the shipping instructions.

• Monitor freezer temperatures, conducting testing as needed

• Send material receipt notifications to customers

• Update supplier performance records

• Operates fork lifts and hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper areas

• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.

• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.

• Performs any other function or responsibility as assigned

Additional REQUIRED Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum of a high school education or G.E.D. and one year of factory-related experience in shipping and receiving.

• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math

• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

• Computer skills including Microsoft Office

• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Additional PREFERRED Qualifications/Skills:

• Licensed forklift truck operator.