Parts Shipping & Receiving Clerk

position title: shipping and receiving clerk flsa status: non-exempt position summary

the shipping and receiving clerk verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment.

• counts, weighs, measures items in incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records.
• determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates.
• selects containers and assembles if necessary.
• packs items into containers, using the appropriate spacers, fillers and protective padding.
• secures container and applies proper shipping labels.
• post weights and shipping charges, affixes postage.
• unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• ensures that outgoing shipments meet specifications.
• operates tier-lift truck or uses hand truck to move, convey or hoist shipments for shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• receives damaged or defective goods returned to establishment.
• receives unsold products returned by the parts driver.
• any other duties as assigned by management.

to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

less than high school education; or up to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with employees and individual customers.

ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

current, valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report (mvr).

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

while performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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.

while performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

the above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described or of the skills and abilities required to perform the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general requirements of the job.