What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving Clerk position at Playground PAR LLC?
Join Playground Premium Auto Recycling, where innovation meets automotive passion. We're not just recycling auto parts—we're revolutionizing the industry!
About us
Playground Premium Auto Recycling is a modern auto recycler located in Port Washington, Wisconsin. We dismantle and sell parts for rare and enthusiast vehicles through our own website and through ebay. We approach auto recycling different than junk yards, using new methods and in house created technology to propel us forward.
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for performing the day-to-day operations of shipping activities in our e-commerce automotive parts company. This includes locating parts in our warehouse, packaging and labeling items for UPS, Fedex and USPS, along with preparing and coordinating LTL freight shipments. The Shipping & Receiving Clerk will work closely with other departments, suppliers, and carriers to ensure timely and accurate shipping of our products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Picking and Packing - Coordinate shipments of parts, including packaging, labeling, and preparing shipping documents such as bills of lading, packing slips, and shipping labels.
- Maintain accurate records of all shipping and receiving activities, including tracking shipments, updating inventory records, and generating reports as needed.
- Collaborate with carriers, suppliers, and other departments to resolve shipping and receiving issues, such as delays, damages, or discrepancies.
- Organize and maintain the shipping and receiving area, ensuring it is clean, safe, and well-organized, and that all equipment is properly maintained.
- Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts or pallet jacks, to load, unload, and move shipments as needed.
- Assist with other related tasks or projects as assigned by supervisor or management.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in shipping and receiving or related fields preferred.
- Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures, including packaging, labeling, and documentation.
- Familiarity with basic inventory management and record-keeping practices.
- Ability to operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts or pallet jacks, and obtain necessary certifications if required.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in counting, measuring, and recording.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency in using inventory management software, shipping software (Shipstation/UPS/FEDEX), and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work standing, bending and moving, and you will also need the ability to lift up to 50lbs regularly.
- Be able to use basic woodworking tools (table saw, miter saw, drill/driver) and have basic framing skills.
Your expertise in ensuring timely and accurate shipments will be key in keeping our operations smooth and our customers satisfied!
This is a full time position within our family owned and operated company. The schedule is Monday through Friday and there is no weekend work.
Our shop is located in the southern Port Washington industrial park, about 5 minutes north of Costco in Grafton.
Pay for this position is highly dependent on background and skills but is generally between $17-22 per hour.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Shipping: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Port Washington, WI 53074 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22