Summary/Objective
The Shipping Clerk position verifies and keeps records on outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties to quality and productivity standards.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials and finished goods throughout the facility.
- Use scanning equipment and computer systems to verify order completeness and generate shipping documents.
- Operate PB crimp tools and stretch wrap banders to properly package shipments.
- Package and palletize finished goods to prepare for transport.
- Load trucks and supervise outsourced loading labor when needed.
- Assist the Shipping Lead in maintaining an adequate inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Make pickups and deliveries to customers, suppliers, and vendors using company vehicles.
- Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
- Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly manner while following safety regulations.
Competencies
- Organization
- Computer literacy
- Initiative
- Thoroughness
- Time management
- Effective communication
Physical Demands
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing for 8 hours per day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.