Shipping and Receiving Clerk

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk prepares items for shipment, verifies order processes, and maintains a shipment record. 

 

Duties/Responsibilities:  

  • Accurately pick and process all parts orders separated by sales order using the MRP system; verify quantity picked against the quantity ordered; check for completeness of each order; and follow through with each order to completion. 

  • Communicate with the Supervisor regarding any questions or discrepancies with shipments. Work with the logistics personnel to resolve all issues. 

  • Assist the Supervisor in maintaining the physical inventory, including cycle counting, proper storage, and identifying material in the inventory area. 

  • Unpack and examine incoming shipments; reject damaged items; record shortages and communicate any inconsistencies to the Supervisor. 

  • Maintain the warehouse and shipping area neat and organized, keeping the aisles clean and debris-free. 

  • Operate the forklift truck/picker or use the pallet jack to pick and transport parts and shipments. 

  • Coordinate with the warehouse supervisor to order warehouse and ship materials to maintain adequate stock. 

  • Maintain all warehouse equipment and shipping systems (FedEx, UPS, GP, WMS) in proper working order and perform routine maintenance as required. 

  • Assist the Supervisor in locating, staging, and loading outgoing orders. 

  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 

 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

  • Ability to follow directions and work well in a team. 

  • Ability to apply fractions, addition, subtraction, division and decimals, and common fractions in all units of measure.  

  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. 

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety procedures and shipping / receiving processes and procedures.  

  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, and volume.  

  • Define problems and troubleshoot situations using strong conceptual thinking abilities. 

  • Ability to use precision measuring equipment and mechanical equipment and tools.  

  • Good verbal and written communication skills. 

  • Attention to detail. 

  • Efficient time management skills. 

 

Education and Experience: 

  • High school diploma and two to three years previous warehouse and/or shipping experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

  • Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office Systems.  

  • Working knowledge of MRP or similar software programs.  

  • Ability to operate FedEx, UPS, and LTL online portals. 

  • Experience with the use of forklift trucks and pallet jacks is required. Forklift certification is preferred. 

 

Physical Requirements:  

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up 35-50 pounds. Charles Industries weight rule:  35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone.  35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so.  50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system). 

 

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions. 

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. Noise level is usually moderate to loud. 

  • Safety shoes/boots are required.