Shipping Receiving Clerk

Shipping Receiving Clerk

Willis Automotive, a family and locally owned automotive group located in Des Moines, IA, offers a Shipping Receiving Clerk role. The company carries INFINITI, Cadillac, Lexus, MINI Cooper, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Chevrolet, and Nissan, and also includes Collision, Detail, and Reconditioning teams. Willis Automotive adheres to six core values to maintain excellence and service leadership.

• A great benefits package available after 30 days of employment, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, plus additional supplemental insurances.
• 401k with company match.
• Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays.
• Employee discounts at all locations.
• Paid training and development on and off‑site.
• Employee appreciation: employee of the month, food trucks, community involvement, discounted event tickets, and more.

Under the direct supervision of the Parts Manager, the Shipping and Receiving Clerk verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing all duties to the quality and productivity standards of Willis Automotive.

• Operates lift trucks or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments or areas.
• Unpacks, examines and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages. Receives and processes all defective parts returned for replacement or credit.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of goods.
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Empties trash as needed.
• Answers telephones as needed.
• General inventory control functions such as inventory bin checks, cycle V counts, and general bin cleaning.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in dealership parts department preferred.
• Hazardous material training & certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of mathematical concepts.
• Valid driver's license and insurability required.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills required.

Entry level

Full-time

Distribution and Supply Chain

Truck Transportation