Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Responsibilities   

• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs or measures items outgoing or incoming shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, packing slips, address labels and other records. 

• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages. 

• Routes incoming items to correct departments. 

• Packages items in appropriate containers. Affixes labels and shipping instructions onto containers. 

• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications. 

• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies. 

• Operates equipment to move, convey, or hoist shipments between shipping/receiving area and storage or work areas.  

• Coordinates with carriers to schedule pick-ups and deliveries. 

• Ensures timely dispatch of all outgoing shipments. 

• Follows all safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment. Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. Reports any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Job Skills Requirements   

• Good organizational and time management skills. 

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team. 

• Basic math and computer skills.  

Educational Requirements   

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.   

Experience Requirements   

• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, or a warehouse environment preferred but not required. 

• Familiarity with shipping and receiving procedures and equipment is a plus.  

Physical & Environmental Requirements   

• Some physical demand; often lifts light to heavy-weight material. Frequent lifting/moving average weight (up to 50 lbs/11-27 kgs) material.   

• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).   

• Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours).   

• Ability to stand and / or walk constantly over a full work shift on concrete (8-12 hours).   

• May be exposed to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours).