SHIPPING CLERK - TIER 1

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Prepare shipping documentation such as Bills of Lading and submit export information into computer software while helping in other areas of the department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Learn and apply Shipping laws for domestic shipments. 
- Generate information on Bills of Lading to prepare shipment. 
- Fill out and submit all domestic documentation as required by customer and law.
- Schedule freight carrier pickups and work with Freight Forwarders and Logistics companies as needed. 
- Affix required documentation and labels to shipments. 
- Review the Sales Order for any special instructions for shipment. 
- Entering in basic information into computer software to engrave tags that will be attached to the valves. 
- Drill holes into caps and affix wires and tags to valves. 
- Fold and secure boxes to be used at the end of the Shipping Line.
- Read specific instructions written on Work Orders and apply as necessary. 
- Visually inspect valves and tags for quality. 
- Pack valves in boxes with protective foam, ensuring valves will not be damaged in-transit to customer. 
- Palletize orders, adding labels and extra packing as needed. 
- Build crates and place valves in crates appropriately to avoid damage in-transit to customer. 
- Use pallet jacks to move orders around in the production area. 
- Drive a forklift to load pallets into staging area and onto trucks. 

*Employee may be required to work more or less than 40 hours/week as part of their regular schedule based on production needs.

Qualifications

SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Data Entry skills.
- Attention to detail and organization skills.
- Must be punctual and have a strong work ethic. 
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. 
- Previous knowledge of shipping is a plus. 
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.
- Ability to use a pallet jack.
- Ability to operate and experience driving a forklift is preferred.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to learn and understand shipping regulations
- Strong communication skills. 
- Ability to process shipment from beginning to end for domestic shipments.

Salary : $18