Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

General Description:This position is responsible for preparing and processing shipments and outgoing mail, conducting facility maintenance and receiving facility deliveries.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verifies and records incoming and outgoing shipments
• Prepares items for shipments
• Compares identifying information and counts
• Weighs or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records
• Determines best method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates
• Prepares packages for shipment; includes assembling containers, packaging, securing closure and affixing labels
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify issues
• Routes items to internal departments
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials, marketing materials and product
• Assists with facilities maintenance as needed
• Regular onsite attendance is an essential function of this position
• Additional duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• HS diploma
• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to stand and/or walk the majority of shift
• 1+ years in a mail/shipping environment a plus