Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compares and verifies identifying information and counts or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments against bills of lading, pack lists, orders, or other records.
• Determines the most efficient and cost-effective shipping method.
• Accurately affixes shipping labels and other shipping information to cartons and containers.
• Assembles or selects appropriate containers for shipment and inserts items, ensuring proper packaging to prevent damage during transit.
• Unpacks, inspects, and examines incoming shipments for damage or shortages, records findings, and communicates with shippers to resolve discrepancies.
• Routes received items to appropriate departments or storage locations.
• Inspect outgoing shipments to confirm they meet customer and vendor specifications.
• Maintains an organized inventory of shipping materials and supplies, and proactively requests replenishment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Paperwork Proficiency: Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret shipping documents, orders, and other related paperwork.
• Organization and Time Management: Effectively prioritizes tasks and manages time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and professionally with vendors, shippers, and internal team members, both verbally and in writing.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrates the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies or issues that may arise during the shipping and receiving process.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 6 months to 1 year of related experience in shipping and receiving or equivalent training.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with FedEx/UPS shipping software.
• Ability to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently. Occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The candidate must be able to pass a standard eye exam.
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• The work environment may include occasional exposure to outside-weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  
  
  

Additional Notes:

• ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.
• Employment with ARCH Global Precision is at-will.
• This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on business needs.
• Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  
  

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.