What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving Clerk position at Ten-8 Fire & Safety LLC?
JOB DESCRIPTION-SHIPPING AND RECEIVING CLERK
We have an immediate opening for a full-time Shipping and Receiving Clerk to join our team!
SUMMARY: As a shipping and receiving clerk you will be responsible for receiving all inbound and shipping all outbound orders of equipment and materials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Package goods for shipment. Contact appropriate carriers to make arrangements to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
- File and follow up claims against freight handlers.
- Complete shipment documents for all appropriate outstanding orders.
- Handle warehouse and inventory management.
- Perform cycle counts.
- Manage the sale of obsolete stock online.
- Reconcile and examine incoming items to the packing list received and the company order records. Verify contents to agree with vendor packing list and company purchase order.
- Convey cargo by hand truck and forklift.
- Load, unload, or stack containers, materials or products.
- Notify and work with vendors for problems with damages, shortages, and incorrect orders.
- Maintains an accurate log sheet of daily moves, scanning inventory, and counting accurately.
- Provides additional backup support for shipping and receiving departments.
- Maintains cleanliness throughout the warehouse and carries out facilities maintenance duties as needed.
- Maintains and performs equipment checks daily, including a forklift safety inspection.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, highway.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong attention to detail required.
- Prior experience with shipping irregular shaped or oversized packages required.
- Forklift Certification within 90 days of job entry date
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Ability to create standard correspondence. Proficient verbal communication skills, in English, are required.
EDUCATION: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions in written and oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variances in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
EEO STATEMENT: Ten-8 Fire and Safety, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: Ten-8 Fire & Safety is committed to protecting the safety, health and wellbeing of all employees and other individuals in our workplace. As a condition of employment, employees are required to participate in pre-employment drug screening.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Florida driver's license (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bradenton, FL 34203 (Required)
Work Location: In person
