2nd shift Shipping Clerk I

Description

Responsible for inbound and outbound related functions associated with the distribution center. Schedule - 2nd shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employee needs to be able to demonstrate a general knowledge of and novice ability to complete all listed job tasks.

• Safely operate all necessary distribution equipment
• Understand bar code scanner use including picking orders, inventory look up, inventory transfers, and how to keep, save, and load an order
• Small Parcel: UPS, Fed-Ex, DHL shipments - check order for accuracy, complete paperwork properly, properly pack basic packages per work instructions, perform special product packaging requirements, run packages through shipping station, perform international and domestic shipments via small parcel carrier, perform international and domestic freight quotes, pull, box, and ship all temperature controlled items, handle all Hazmat shipments, complete AES/ITN number for UPS shipments
• Pallet orders: LTL - understand picking a pallet order to check, pick accurately, proper product layering, face out product labels, case count labelling, pack loose items properly, check order for accuracy
• Pallet orders: TL/Large orders - pick accurately, understand special distributor requirements such as expiration dates, case quantity requirements, lot separation, palletizing requirements, keeping same items together, packing and labelling of gravity flow items, check order for accuracy, pack all loose or easily damaged items properly, complete paperwork properly, print address labels for multiple pallet shipments
• International Shipments - understand the use of heat treated pallets, customer packaging requirements, international packing list, commercial invoices
• Special customer requirements - gravity flow items packaged and labelled, no partial cases, no split lots, expiration date requirements, print address labels for multiple pallet shipments
• Maintain a professional attitude to promote a positive work environment for all employees
• Work overtime as assigned by management team

Job Requirements/Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to interface with management regarding duties and future development of department
• Minimum six months documented distribution/warehouse experience in an inbound or outbound function
• RF scanner experience desired but not required
• Forklift certification desired but not required

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common shipping reports and regulatory documents regarding shipping. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to lower level management.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver's license.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.