Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Assist the Logistics Lead and Inventory Control Specialist by performing the shipping & receiving function in support of the Office of Secure Transportation (OST) training programs. Operate, plan, coordinate, and follow all shipping & receiving processes. Document, and assure the proper shipment, receipt, and delivery of operational/training supplies and equipment is completed in a high quality and cost effective manner. Activities will comply with applicable federal, state, and OST policies and procedures and are performed in accordance with contractual agreements with the Department of Energy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ship and receive property and ensure all actions, to include packaging, labeling, marking, and shipping papers, are accurate and consistent with established procedures.
• Coordinate proper bar code tagging on all new property being received or processed through the property specialist.
• Review, prepare, inspect, record, and maintain property damage records of all new property being received and inspect all property for unrecorded damages.
• Perform and coordinate property inspections to assure serviceability and operational readiness.
• Provide annual applicable departmental data input for Logistics such as budget concerns; goals and objectives; initiatives; accomplishments; and other information as required.
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental plans and activities for maintaining, administering, and controlling of all government-furnished property being held or processed through the shipping & receiving department prior to delivery to the customer.
• Operate assigned fleet equipment such as operational and non-operational vehicles, forklifts, and specialized fleet equipment as required.
• Operate assigned OST government vehicles pursuant to Federal and State Department of
  Transportation regulations.
• Maintain all drivers licensing and certification requirements and an understanding of DOT
  regulations as needed to effect the safe and timely movement of vehicles and/or equipment
  necessary to support OST contract requirements.
• Perform any general labor duties required to transport, set up and tear down, all supplies
  and equipment required in support of training events, i.e., convoy routes, live fire ranges,
  and other training support areas.
• Augment the supply function, as necessary, to support issue, receipt, and
  storage/warehousing of inventory items and on-site/off-site exercise setup and property
  recovery. Performs other assigned logistical duties as required to meet logistical support
  requirements.
• Ensure that integrated safety management principles are applied to all duties. Perform all
  activities and tasks in a safe, ergonomically, and healthful manner.
• Serve customers (external and internal) by focusing on quality as it relates to the customer;
  anticipating/understanding customer needs and expectations; responding expeditiously to
  customers’ questions, requests, and concerns; and satisfying reasonable customer needs and
  expectations.
• Contribute to team effort by focusing on OST mission, goals, and objectives.
  Accomplishing tasks and assignments in a professional and timely manner; keeping
  appropriate staff and management informed regarding the status of tasks and assignments;
  establishing and maintaining professional working relationships; working amicably,
  cooperatively, and productively with team members; assisting others as needed, and
  accomplishing other duties/tasks as assigned/directed or as necessity dictates.
• When approved by the Program Manager, provide support to offsite and local training
  activities to include supporting road-blocks and serving as an exercise role-player.

Education/Experience/Qualification:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of two years’ experience performing government property or logistics
  functions.

Additional Skills:

• Strong conflict management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• Be flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels.
• Be self-directed and motivated.
• Take initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to lift 68 pounds.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate DOE security clearance.
• Ability to obtain license and certification to operate motor vehicles and any specialized equipment required for supporting and maintaining the requirements of the OST training program.
• Ability to travel for training and other OST business.

Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas

Work Environment: Work is performed in an office, warehouse, or classroom setting or outdoors on a range or in support of a training exercise. Worker may be exposed to dust, fumes, loud noises and the environment.

Physical Demands: Work involves much standing or walking. Some kneeling or bending involved. When in the office, work is sedentary, which requires sitting most of the time. Work will involve moderate lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri/8 hours a day. Normal working hours are 07:00AM – 4:00PM.

License and Other Requirements: License and certified to operate motor vehicles and any specialized equipment required for supporting and maintaining the requirements of the OST training program.

Salary and Benefits: As stated during the interview/hiring process.

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate DOE security clearance.

Travel: Ability to travel (25%) for training and other OST business.