Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Forklift Operator

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. Shipping Clerks are required to work as a team and help others when needed in other departments or if there is downtime. The Shipping Clerk is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform other duties. The Shipping Clerk will be responsible for moving inbound, inter-warehouse and outbound product in a manner that meets client standards for safety, quality, productivity, and accuracy. All overtime is mandatory and could be required on short notice. Lifting up to 75 lbs. is required at times and using PPE throughout the building.

Essential Functions/Skills

1. Performing daily equipment checks and report faulty equipment, damages, and safety concerns to Shipping Supervisor
2. Trailer inspections check list are performed prior to loading and when done loading for all orders
3. Load and unload products from trailers using forklift trucks and other material handling equipment
4. Checking loads are secure while and after loading
5. Report any quality and data integrity issues to ship Shipping Supervisor prior to shipping the product
6. Preform weekly building inspection of Shipping Warehouse
7. Perform and maintain records required for GMP's
8. Support continuous improvement efforts
9. Ensure a safe work environment
10. Ability to read, write and communicate proactively and appropriately
11. Basic computer knowledge is required
12. Create BOL's and packing list for driver's while preforming customers requires for all orders
13. Establish productive interpersonal relationships
14. Obtains copy of production schedule or shipping order and transports designated areas in the facility
15. Stacking goods in the correct shipping / inventory, following inventory control instructions
16. Performing daily inventory cycle counts
17. Pull Orders and stage to ship prior to shipping
18. Rotate product to insure using F.I.F.O.
19. Maintain a clean Warehouse and office at all times while keeping all equipment and cleaning utensils in its proper storage area
20. Load/unload shipments safely and move product to appropriate locations. 
21. Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate locations.
22. Monitor and maintain accurate inventory
23. Maintain forklift equipment by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing maintenance, recommending repairs, and performing routine pre and post inspections
24. Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
25. Create BOL's and Packing List while following Customer's requirements for shipment.
26. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
27. Preform all daily checklist required in shipping.
28. Assist Shipping Dept. with miscellaneous projects as needed.
29. Support continuous safety and improvement efforts that ensure a safe work environment

 Competencies

• Leadership
• Communication Proficiency
• Learning Orientation
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Presentation Skills Time Management
• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Initiative
• Customer/Client Focus
• Teamwork Collaboration

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and resource.

Work Environment

Most of the work will be performed in manufacturing facilities where the noise level may be loud and the temperature is uncontrolled.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Other Duties

This is a full-time position with a 10-hour work schedule, but the employee must agree to variation in work schedules/hours and overtime.

Travel

This position may require travel — very minimum travel potential.

Education and Experience

Excellent communication, coaching and training skills

Ability to multi-task — possess analytical skills and critical thinking skills

Proven Forklift Experience list on resume is required

Schedule is M-W 1:00p-9p and Th-F 8:30a-5:00p