Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Summary:

The shipping and receiving clerk ensures that raw materials and merchandise are handled in an organized manner. They also check goods for damage, prepare shipping documents, make arrangements for transport, prepare invoices, and maintain inventories.

• Verifies items received by inspecting condition of items and comparing count/measure of items to Purchase Order and packing list.
• Verifies entered customer account data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or re-entering data as necessary.
• Supports overall logistics and material handling needs throughout the shop.
• Prepares shipments by assembling, packing, protecting, and labeling.
• Uses computer hardware and software to generate labels and maintain equipment.
• Ensuring that products processed for shipping are delegated to correct courier.
• Operates equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to move or hoist materials to proper departments or areas.
• Ensure that all AIT tools are free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and Foreign Object Damage.
• Approve receipt of product.
• Improves internal processes continually.
• Maintains inventory control and warehouse organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED with one to three years related experience and/or training.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior shipping and receiving experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Must be able to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a 'Secret' security clearance.

• Familiarity with warehouse and inventory controls is essential.
• An ability to read design drawings for Bills of Material (BOMs) is desirable.
• Follow processes and standard procedures.
• Hands on, get it done attitude.
• Work in a high energy, high volume, rapidly changing environment.
• Behave consistently and predictably; is reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations and diligently follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlines.
• Achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Understand how to use the computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigating to websites, performing searches, and downloading files.
• Provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Perform consistently under stressful conditions.

• Indoor. Production environment. Temperature controlled, unless products and/or equipment is located outdoors.

• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Dirt, dust, grease and/or oil
• Extreme cold or heat (weather)

• Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines.
• Overtime may be necessary for meeting customer production demands.

• This position may involve travel up to 5% of the time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Operate a motor vehicle, forklift, and/or other heavy equipment.
• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.

AIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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