Shipping & Receiving Clerk Jobs

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Job Summary

Performs a variety of shipping and receiving tasks. Verifies materials received are as ordered and routes incoming items to appropriate departments/locations. Prepares items for shipment ensuring cost effective courier services. Performs duties for marketing and other departments.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify the manager who oversees the position.

• Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers
• Prepares shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; determines most economical and efficient shipping method; selects appropriate shipping container; packs items to ensure safe delivery
• Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel
• Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct
• Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory which is shipped or received
• Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents
• Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Delivers items to requisitioning departments
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal in English.
• The candidate must be able to read and understand the service process, as well as follow the work instructions within the department.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), use of computers and printers.
• Work experience required in receiving, order processing, shipping or customer service.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently and 100 lbs on occasion.

Environmental Factors

Warehouse setting.