Shipping and Receiving Clerk

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Job description

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.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by management

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