Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Job Description
Our client is seeking a qualified Shipping and Receiving Clerk to join their team!
Starting Rate: $16.50
Schedule: Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Additional Requirement: Availability to work one week per month, Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (based on business needs)
Shipping and Receiving Clerk Job Summary:
This role is vital to the efficient operation of our shipping and receiving processes, ensuring that both incoming and outgoing products are handled accurately, safely, and on time. The ideal candidate will have a valid OSHA Forklift Operator License, experience in warehouse operations, and the ability to follow instructions and safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Verify and record incoming and outgoing shipments, including materials and products, ensuring accuracy against manifests, invoices, bills of lading, or work orders.
- Read and interpret work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders to route materials to appropriate locations.
- Document and track key data such as weight, space availability, damages, and discrepancies.
- Operate a forklift or hand truck to move shipments from the shipping/receiving platform to storage or work areas.
- Ensure outgoing shipments meet specifications, properly packaged, sealed, labeled, and affixed with postage.
- Collaborate with supervisors and other team members to resolve discrepancies, damages, or other shipment-related issues.
- Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies and requisition stock as needed.
- Assist with inventory control and ensure accurate and up-to-date production records.
Qualifications:
- OSHA Forklift Operator License is required.
- One year of experience in shipping/receiving preferred
- Reach truck experience preferred
- Ability to read and understand work orders, shipping documents, and safety procedures.
- Able to document/record Information — entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written form.
- Attention to detail and accuracy is a must.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment as pace is determined by speed of equipment.
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects
- Ability to stand, bend, and reach for extended periods.
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.
Please contact Alex or Thelma at 203-945-1775 for more information!