Shipping​/Receiving Clerk

Overview

The Shipping and Receiving Expeditor is responsible for coordinating all inbound receiving and outbound trucking activities. This role will also maintain and file all receiving reports, assist with quality control for second OT and outbound loads, and support inventory control processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency throughout the operation.

• Receives goods and verifies the quality and count of all items unloaded from trucks and trailers; checks against suppliers’ count and immediately reports discrepancies to carriers, supervisor, and purchasing officer per company policy.
• Verifies and records all items loaded for receiving.
• Carefully and accurately maintains receiving records for requested categories including goods returned, dunnage, and returnable pallets.
• Maintains database of shipment data to ensure that customer orders are updated and that appropriate billing documents are provided to accounting or other associated departments as required.
• Notifies supervisor of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions.
• Transports materials on shipping dock with a hand truck or other vehicle as needed.
• Loads trucks or railroad car using a forklift.
• Performs other clerical duties.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) (preferred)
• Prior warehouse experience a plus

Knowledge/Skills/

Competencies:

• Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items received.
• Basic understanding of railway, dock, and warehouse procedures.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports.
• Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.