What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping/Receiving Clerk position at Lasko Products?
Job Description/Summary
What is the main objective or purpose of this position?
- Routing Customer Orders and scheduling pick ups.
- Take orders, process them through SMS system. Reading the customers routing guide, identify if the order should be shipped small parcel, LTL, Volume LTL or TL.
- Print out appropriate labels, call and schedule pickups. Ensure orders are built correctly, quantity and type of product.
- Scan labels for orders, generate packing slips and BOL. Have driver sign correct copies. Make sure driver has the correct paperwork and we have ours. Make sure packing slips are sent with load.
- Be able to scan and ship all small parcel orders, use FedEx/UPS computers when necessary to generate labels. Place packages in appropriate locations for pickup.
- Be able to use FedEx computers for foreign shipments (Canada, China, etc.) Produce appropriate customs paperwork.
- Guiding staff to get orders ready, helping to assign lift drivers work.
- Scan and record accurately interdepartmental shipments, total up items, scan paperwork and send to appropriate parties.
Essential Functions
- Print Customer orders daily.
- Verify inventory and check up coming production for shipping needs.
- Route orders following individual customer guidelines.
- Schedule pickups to meet customer cancel dates.
- Check in drivers and assign to dock door.
- Build orders, creating pick list and container labels.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Competencies and Abilities
- Must be able to read and write English, (Bilingual a plus).
- Must be well organized and detail oriented.
- Must be a self-starter
- Must be able to multi task
- Must have Customer Service Skills and great Communication Skills
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- Must have basic math skills
- Must be able to work well under pressure
About the Company
Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand). Lasko’s products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US. Lasko’s leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X – 4X larger than the #2 brand. Lasko’s domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.
Lasko’s Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment. The company’s success is based on 5 Core Values:
- Be Bold:
- Challenge the status quo
- Courageously pursue the impossible
- Reject mediocrity
- Be Together
- Work together for success
- Drive trust and candor with each other
- Prioritize "We" before "I"
- Be A Leader
- Lead with personal conviction
- Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results
- Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence
- Be Accountable
- Consistently deliver to our customers
- Embrace commitments as a contract
- Take pride in our actions
- Be The Change
- Demonstrate a passion to win
- Make a difference at work in our communities
- Step forward and take initiative
The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners (“JWLMP”) acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.
Geographic Reach
Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company’s Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India. Lasko operates distribution centers in all manufacturing locations plus Nevada and Ohio.
Diversity & Inclusion
Comvest and its portfolio companies recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race/national origin, gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, and other protected status. We have a clear vision to be the place where diverse talent wants to come, stay, and do their best work. We know our companies run on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and smart employees. We believe that diversity within an organization creates long-term value for the organization itself and its constituents. Comvest and its portfolio companies are high performing organizations that seeks to hire hard-working and dedicated high performers. While Comvest and its portfolio companies always strive to look at a diverse pool of candidates, we will always choose the most qualified candidate for the job being recruited for, in order to strive for success for both the employee and the firm.
Salary : $27,900 - $35,300
