Shipping Clerk

Job Description Summary
Shift: 6am - 2:30 PM, M-F
Pay: $21.00/hour

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, a Clerk in the Shipping or Receiving area of the warehouse is responsible for performing a variety of tasks that facilitate the physical movement of shipments into or out of the facility on behalf of a retailer or manufacturer.

The Clerk position requires high attention to detail and ability to read, understand and follow standard operating procedures specific to this position.

Primary Duties:

For a Receiving Clerk


* Work on the receiving dock for the facility


* Unload trucks by hand and with a manual pallet jack


* Scan the inbound boxes or packages into the system using RF equipment or a computer terminal


* Follow instructions for handling any discrepancies noted


* Always maintain a clean and orderly workstation and area


* Perform other duties as assigned

For a Shipping Clerk


* Process boxes or packages in the shipping stations that are ready to be released


* Physically locate and pick each box included on an invoice for ship or destroy


* Scan the outbox label to update the inventory database


* Print and attach shipping labels and log carrier tracking numbers


* Physically locate and pick each invoice for ship or destroy out of the database and the facility.


* Follow instructions for handling any discrepancies noted


* Always maintain a clean and orderly workstation and area


* Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:


* Legally authorized to work in the U.S.


* High School diploma (or its equivalent) or minimum of two year’s work experience in a warehouse or production job; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to complete the responsibilities of this position


* Able to follow standard operation and safety procedures


* Able to work in an environment that is not climate controlled


* Able to push a cart or hand truck up to 100 yards; able to use a pallet jack


* Able to work under time pressure and meet production goals; able to work more than 8 hours per day (over-time) as needed


* Able to handle hazardous waste materials with appropriate safety measures
 

Individual Competencies:


* Personal Credibility:  Demonstrates concern that one be perceived as responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.


* Teamwork:  Builds relationships and works cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives to build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.


* Adaptable:  Responds to change with a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work objectives with a positive attitude.


* Curious: A desire to inquire and learn, to seek new knowledge and wisdom, and to listen to the contributions of others with a genuine interest to better sel...