Job Title:
SHIPPING & RECEIVING CLERK
EXEMPT Status:
NON-EXEMPT
Salary Grade:
EEO Code:
5A
Date:
1/23/15
Supersedes: 2/10/11
OVERALL PURPOSE:
The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipment schedules with warehouse leads to
ensure an effective daily work-flow within warehouse operations including compiling all documents from inbound and outbound
shipments to be processed for billing and vendor payments, data entry and other ad-hoc supporting roles related to the inbound and
outbound operations. This job is classified as safety sensitive and therefore subject to random drug screening.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Duties:
 Coordinate schedules for inbound and outbound shipments with warehouse leads
 Coordinate with Freight Management and/or Carriers for the pick-up of outbound orders when necessary
 Organize and compile inbound and outbound shipping documents to be utilized as support for billing and vendor payments
 Prepare all shipping documents including bill of ladings
 Support other functional areas of warehouse and inventory management including receiving, inspection, returns processing,
replenishment, putaway picking and shipping
 Execute the loading/unloading of shipments from the carriers’ trailers/containers
 Verify the accuracy of the physical goods received to receiving documents such as bill of ladings
 Inspect goods to determine if the quality of the product is within company standards and report damages to management for
disposition of product
 Execute warehouse operational activities in accordance with formalized warehouse & distribution management policies and
procedures
 Assist warehouse management in resolving warehouse-related issues such as inventory discrepancies, damaged products,
etc.
 Participate in root cause analyses to identify issues when necessary
 Provide feed-back to management for process and procedure improvements and assist with the implementation
 Maintain all putaway & replenishment information to ensure that record-keeping is current and accurate
 Maintain preventative maintenance and safety programs to ensure effective equipment utilization and safety measures are in
place
 Maintain all warehouse equipment including forklifts, R.F. guns, location racks, computer workstations, etc.
 Attendance and punctuality are an essential job duty
CONTACTS:
 Internal: departmental management, leads, employees
 External: Freight Management, and/or Carriers
The preceding functions have been provided examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.
Performs any additional duties as required by company management.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education and/or Experience:
 High School diploma or G.E.D.
 Warehouse & distribution environment
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Job Title:
SHIPPING & RECEIVING CLERK
EXEMPT Status:
NON-EXEMPT
Salary Grade:
EEO Code:
5A
Date:
1/23/15
Supersedes: 2/10/11
Knowledge, Skills and General Abilities:
 Working knowledge of warehouse & distribution operations including inbound, inventory control, and outbound operations
 Working knowledge in W.M.S. and Inventory Control Applications preferred (Oracle application experience preferred)
 Working knowledge of Radio Frequency technology including R.F. gun navigation and task management preferred
 Prioritize competing and interdependent tasks to meet aggressive deadlines
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Other Special Skills and Abilities:
 Proficiency in Microsoft Windows application and Microsoft Office software
 PC Desktop knowledge and usage required
 Excellent communication skills
 Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
 Ability to interact professionally with all levels of warehouse personnel
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
 Must be flexible to work overtime
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
 Ability to work in a fast pace, high volume distribution environment
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.
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