What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping/Receiving Clerk position at Federal Signal?
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Unpack, examines and routes incoming shipments to defined location, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
- Move material to appropriate areas throughout the plant and document in accordance with
established procedures. - Retrieve excess/unused parts from assembly and adjust work orders to reflect accurate part usage.
- Pull parts, stage in designated shipping area, update appropriate software to reflect actions and pack parts for shipment to minimize damage during transit.
- Maintains inventory levels and notifies supervisor of potential shortages or inventory discrepancies.
- Review work orders and retrieve parts needed for assembly process and deliver to assembly area.
- Review kit work order, cut designated hosing and attach hose ends as defined
- Use appropriate software system to verify status of inventory.
- Maintain Shipping Supplies and notify supervisor when inventory is low.
- Review shipping instructions to determine standard processing or special processing.
- Identify International shipments, complete/obtain necessary paperwork and attach paperwork to
shipment - Review daily shipments and notify freight carrier of dimensions and weight of shipment.
- Greet walk in customers, assess need, and assist with pick up of orders.
- Process customer returns and update inventory levels in appropriate systems, as required.
- Perform Cycle Counts in accordance with established procedures.
- Inspect and perform forklift audit at the beginning and end of shift. Perform routine maintenance on forklift as required.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to obtain Forklift Certification
- 6 months of related work experience preferred
- Ability to lift 35 lbs
