Warehouse Clerk

Description

The Warehouse Clerk position is responsible for accurately entering receipts for all items that enter the warehouse, including internal and external shipments, into the warehouse management system. In addition, this role requires transferring items between warehouse locations, placing phone calls to purchasing and vendors to resolve shipment variances, processing return authorizations for orders, and resolving order discrepancies between shipments and expected receipts.

• Enter receipts for all items that enter the warehouse, including internal and external shipments.
• Transfer items between warehouse locations as needed.
• Place phone calls to purchasing and vendors to resolve shipment variances and discrepancies.
• Process return merchandise authorizations (RMAs) for orders as necessary.
• Verify and reconcile quantities and descriptions of items received with purchase orders or other documents.
• Ensure that all items are accurately labeled and stored in the correct location within the warehouse.
• Collaborate with other departments such as purchasing, customer service, receiving, accounting, and shipping to ensure that orders are processed and all items ordered were received.
• Follow established procedures and guidelines for data entry, inventory management, and record keeping.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers regarding order status, shipment tracking, and other related topics.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions and ensure that data is entered into the warehouse management system accurately and on a timely basis.

• Consistently abides by established safety rules, procedures, and regulations including wearing required safety equipment such as safety shoes and glasses.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Identifies and reports quality or safety issues to supervisor or manager.
• Works effectively with co-workers and supervisors, sharing knowledge, resources, and experience to achieve production goals in a timely fashion, while promoting respect, communication, and teamwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Attention to detail:
  Must be able to accurately count and record inventory levels.
• Mathematical skills:
  Basic arithmetic skills are necessary for accurately counting inventory and ensuring that quantities are recorded correctly.
• Time management skills:
  The person should be able to efficiently manage their time in order to complete the counting process in a timely manner.
• Communication skills:
  Good communication skills are necessary in order to work effectively with others, in person, by phone and email.
• Organization skills:
  The person should be able to keep track of inventory levels, discrepancies, and system updates in a organized and systematic manner.
• Ability to work independently:
  The person should be able to work independently and make decisions based on their own observations and knowledge of product and inventory systems.
• Computer skills:
  Familiarity with computer systems and software, such as Microsoft Office and inventory management software, is necessary.
• Dependability:
  Reliability and consistency of attendance, punctuality, and completion of assigned tasks according to established standards and expectations with little supervision.

• A high school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.
• At least one year of experience in a warehouse environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and experience with warehouse management systems or inventory management systems is a plus, such as Sys Pro and Translation.

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.

• Physical dexterity:
  The employee must be able to bend, twist, and reach while occasionally handling boxes. The employee is also required to stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, and to hear. 80-90% of the…