Shipping Clerk - DDC

SUMMARY

To prepare castings for shipment to customers and assure that quantities, part numbers, piece counts, serial numbers and all necessary inspection documents, test bars, x-ray films, packing slips, etc. are correct and complete per PCC and customer specifications.

• Verification
• Objective: to check documentation and parts before packaging.
• Typical
  
  Activities:
  
  Checks and verifies that all necessary paperwork is correct and complete.
• Checks and verifies that all accompanying documentation is complete, including inspection documents, test bars, and x-ray films.
• Verifies that contents of shipments are correct and complete per shipping and inspection documents which accompany castings; checks quantities, serial numbers, etc.
• Packaging and Shipping
• Objective: to package castings and ship per customer specifications; to complete miscellaneous shipping/mailing requests from other departments.
• Typical
  
  Activities:
  
  Packages castings per customer specifications, to prevent damage during shipment; uses appropriate packing materials and determines best packing methods.
• Assembles or constructs wooden crates for shipments.
• Completes packing slips, bills of lading, air bills, etc.
• Builds loads; combines shipments going to customers.
• Stages and warehouses orders awaiting shipment; organizes shipment area; operates forklift to move parts.
• Assures that all documentation and packing slips accompany shipments.
• Notifies carriers for shipment pickups; arranges for rush shipments and special shipping arrangements when needed.
• Loads and unloads trailers.
• Ships parts to vendors as requested; mails items via UPS and overnight mail as requested, completing all necessary paperwork.
• Safety
• Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices
• Typical
  
  Activities:
  
  Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area.
• Performs other tasks as directed.
• Training
• Training is provided on the job.
• PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Certification must be completed.

• Previous shipping/receiving experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Legible handwriting.
• Ability to organize workloads efficiently and to attend to details.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to seventy-five pounds.
• Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.

• LSBO SSBO - Shipping Clerks dip parts in corrosion-preventative liquid prior to shipment.
• LSBO - Shipping Clerks also regularly construct plywood crates for shipment