Shipping Clerk

Description

I. Essential Functions:

- Prints Bills of Lading on computer, enters order numbers, contacts carriers for product pickup

- Confirms orders on computer (takes product out of inventory).

- Prints packing lists and shipping labels.

- Assist with coordination to route LTL and TL shipments.

- Use transportation information systems to schedule and follow up on deliveries.

- Work within shipping department to set priorities and coordinate order flow.

- Must operate fork-lift / be able to earn fork-lift operating permit.

- Must work in order-picker capacity approximately 60 days per year, filling in for associates on vacation.

- Must pull orders, load trucks if unexpected pick-ups arrive after order pickers have gone for the day.

- Must spot-check orders for build accuracy (approx. 4 - 6x daily)

- Must build sample orders (requires repeated lifting of up to 20 lbs.). May occur up to 40x per week.

- Must build UPS / FedEx orders on regular basis. Order weights range from 13 lbs. To 60 lbs.

- Must verify inventory counts, when discrepancies arise. Involves walking inside shipping warehouse.

- Must process product returns. Involves re-packing re-usable product, weighing from 13 lbs. to 48 lbs.

- Must support keeping shipping dock clean at all times.

- This role requires strong computer skills with the ability to navigate with ease between computer software systems.

- All other tasks, as assigned.

II. Job Specifications

A. Experience

- 3-5 years of experience as a shipping clerk

- Familiar with trucking companies - LTL and TL rates and practices

- Exposure to routing and scheduling of loads

B. Education

- High school diploma or GED preferable

E. Supervision Received

- Supervisor works closely with employee and provides direction/guidance as needed.

- Must be dependable, self-motivated and capable of working with limited supervision.

F. Working Conditions

- Hot temperatures in summer; cold temperatures in winter

- Extensive standing, and walking necessary

- Work involves lifting weights of up to 60 lbs.

G. Confidential Data

- Must keep employee and supervisor meetings confidential.

- Must refrain from sharing information about the product with anyone outside the company.