Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Shipping & Receiving Clerk - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM at Knowles Precision Devices

Department: Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Valencia, California

Reporting To: Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Compensation: $17.00 - $18.50 / hour

Description

• Verifies and keeps records of incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment.
• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Determines method of shipment.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons.
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
• Inserts items into containers.
• Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape.
• Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Routes items to departments.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operates tier lift truck or uses hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating a forklift (certification preferred).
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory tracking.
• Determines method of shipment based on product type and destination.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, verifying contents against purchase orders.
• Records shortages or discrepancies and communicates with the purchasing department.
• Maintains accurate shipping and receiving documentation.

Benefits (Day
1)

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Prescription Drug Plans.
• Basic Life Insurance.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Vacation and Sick Time.
• Paid Holidays.

Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees. One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting pay for this role is targeted to be between $17.00 and $18.50 per hour. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.