Job Abstract

JOB OVERVIEW

The Shipping Clerk reports to the Manager, Shipping and Receiving and is responsible for preparing shipments to customer facilities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Boxes and labels materials with appropriate shipping information.
• Accurately compares products to purchase orders.
• Checks and verifies that item lot number is accurate and matches goods.
• Prints labels.
• Cross-trains on shipping tasks – packing, pulling, and processing.
• Maintains warehouse in clean and orderly fashion.
• Learns new procedures and accepts new assignments within reasonable timeframes, to be agreed upon by the employee and supervisor.
• Recognizes and resolves problems; troubleshoots malfunctions in procedures and uses alternative methods if available.
• Coordinates efforts of effective work activities that contribute to company needs.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Understanding of purchase orders / shipping documents.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Previous warehouse and/or shipping experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.
• Effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking pertinent questions when clarification is needed.

PHYSICAL / SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to carry, lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use hands repetitively for up to 8 hours.

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