Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Company: Gould & Goodrich

Location: Lillington, NC

Position: Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Supervisor: Shipping Manager/Shipping Team Lead

Hourly Rate of Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 an hour, Depending on Expereince, an hour paid weekly

Benefits: Eligible for company sponsored benefits after required time in position is met.

Hours worked: Minimum of 40 hours a week, with occasional overtime

Job Duties

• Reading pick tickets and accurately pull stock for packing finished goods and other materials for shipment to customers, vendors, etc.
• Making boxes, filling boxes with product and needed filler, sealing boxes, and recording quantities and weights on Bill of Lading and/or pick tickets.
• Transporting packed orders to shipping area.
• Using special shipping materials when needed such as pallets, banding, shrink wrapping, and the like to ensure product will arrive to customer in proper condition.
• Maintaining knowledge of products, models, and SKU numbers.
• Maintaining knowledge of shipping options and vendors and using that knowledge in the company’s best interest.
• Using parcel packaging when shipping equipment.
• Receiving incoming freight in the form of parts, products, and raw materials.
• Matching packing list to items received to assure correct quantity and specifications.
• Inspecting incoming freight for damage in shipping and handling and notifying the Shipping Manager of damage if any has occurred.
• Signing the Bill of Loading for incoming freight.
• Completing receiver forms and submitting a copy to accounting and purchasing.
• Safely using a forklift (if trained and evaluated) or a hand truck to move materials from the receiving area to the stock room.
• Safely transporting products from the inspections area and place them on the proper storage rack or other designated areas.
• Alerting the Shipping Manager to any problems creating shipping delays, including but not limited to supply needs, and assisting towards a resolution in order to keep shipments current and maintain schedules.
• Preparing stencils and instructions for shipments.
• Accurately checking products to be shipped against shipping orders to ensure the proper amounts and correct items are shipped.
• Maintaining all necessary clerical records pertinent to the function.
• Hand-counting and weighing items accurately as needed.
• Assisting in loading and unloading of trucks.
• Repairing, as able, any machine malfunction and report malfunction to the Shipping Manager and/or Production Manager.
• Requesting quotes for overseas shipments from various shipping sources, such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.
• Maintaining expert knowledge of the equipment used in the shipping area.
• Perform errands (such as transporting items to post office, UPS, etc.) in a motor vehicle if required.
• Maintaining knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Other duties as assigned by the Shipping Manager or Production Manager.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of shipping experiencerequired.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Basic computer skills to effectively use various shipping programs.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow multiple directions, involving sequential tasks or otherwise, and to effectively prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibility and to follow up on delegation with team members.
• Ability to take the initiative and make prompt, sound decisions.
• Ability to interface effectively and cooperatively with multiple departments.
• Ability to commute to work.
• Will be required to obtain forklift certification to operate forklift within the production facility.

Use of Machines, Tools, and Equipment

The employee will use

• Forklift or hand truck
• Calculator
• Shears
• Razor knives and box cutters
• Various machines, power and hand tools
• Measuring tape

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility.
• Primary work area is the shipping department and truck dock area.
• Climate controlled environment.
• Attire must meet requirements as set forth in the General Safety Guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis and 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to pick, pinch, hold, turn, grip, grasp, feel and work with both hands, arms or shoulders on a daily basis.
• Use of fingers, hands, arms, legs and feet to accomplish tasks.
• Able to lift, push, pull, sit, walk, and stand as needed;
• Ability to carry, lift, push, pull, step, climb, reach with hands and arms; bend, stoop and kneel.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time on a regular basis.
• Ability to move quickly around in all areas of the facility.
• High energy level appropriate to fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with glues, oils, and cleaners (and possibly other chemical substances).
• Adequate vision to accomplish tasks listed in this job description, including ability to identify and distinguish colors and high level of detail.
• Adequate hearing to understand directions.

Employees within the Shipping & Receiving Clerk position will generally perform the tasks outlined in this job description. However, in order for the company to meet its obligations to its customers and adhere to its values, purpose and vision, all employees in a Shipping & Receiving Clerk position may be cross trained in various other positions.

Successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment national background check, and drug screen prior to start date.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $14