Shipping and Receiving Clerk Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for packing and packaging by hand a wide variety of products and materials to meet customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Load materials and products per designated shipping requirements.
• Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
• Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure packing specifications are met.
• Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
• Mark and label containers, tag, or products.
• Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers using hand tools.
• Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for the shipping or delivery of materials.
• Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges using computer or price list.
• Determine shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to follow Directions

• Adaptability
• Arm-Hand Steadiness

• Attention to Detail
• Cooperation
• Control Precision
• Customer Service
• Dependability
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
• Interpersonal Skills to interact with all Team Members.
• Manual Dexterity
• Problem Sensitivity
• Time Management.
• Verbal and Written Communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of experience desired in a manufacturing environment or a shipping department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Load materials and products per designated shipping requirements.
• Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
• Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure packing specifications are met.
• Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
• Mark and label containers, tag, or products.
• Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers using hand tools.
• Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for the shipping or delivery of materials.
• Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges using computer or price list.
• Determine shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to follow Directions

• Adaptability
• Arm-Hand Steadiness

• Attention to Detail
• Cooperation
• Control Precision
• Customer Service
• Dependability
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
• Interpersonal Skills to interact with all Team Members.
• Manual Dexterity
• Problem Sensitivity
• Time Management.
• Verbal and Written Communication skills