What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving Clerk position at LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Copy Paper - Shreveport, LA
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $37440.00 Salary/year
Description
Department: Laser, Design & Die, and Copy Paper Divisions
Location: 1107 Burt Street
Wage Category: Non-Exempt
Report To: Senior Manager, Transportation and Distribution
Overview: The Shipping and Receiving Clerk will be responsible for processing incoming orders and outgoing deliveries, reducing errors, and ensuring the quality of inventory.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Order Processing
- Extract daily orders from the company’s shared drive and Business Central cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
- Create and assign ticket orders to the order-pulling team promptly.
- Create and print shipping labels and bills of lading for the Laser, Design & Die (LDD), and the Copy Paper Divisions.
Shipping & Receiving
- Accurately enter the required shipping information using third-party shipping websites for customers.
- Ensure timely and accurate updating of all shipping and receiving information on the company log.
- Reduce the occurrence of shipping errors and lost items.
- Track, trace, and update the status of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Oversee the successful delivery of items to and from the warehouse.
Logistics & Coordination
- Schedule assigned trucks for pickups and drop-offs.
- Communicate with drivers and suppliers to monitor the location of items throughout the delivery process.
- Maintain open communication among all team members and divisions involved in fulfilling daily orders.
- Notify and work with vendors for problems with damages, shortages, and incorrect orders.
Warehouse Operations & Support
- Have a thorough knowledge of products that are being shipped.
- Identify and communicate potential challenges or operational inefficiencies to warehouse team members to ensure proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods with frequent light lifting.
- Computer knowledge is required: Experience in Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Familiarity with record-keeping best practices.
- Understanding of safety regulations.
- Knowledge of warehouse operations and processes.
Salary : $37,440
