Plant 1 - Shipping and Receiving Clerk

description

job title: shipping and receiving clerk

supervisor: floor supervisor

department: plant 1

flsa status: non-exempt

summary: the general function of the shipping and receiving clerk will be to coordinate shipments and be primary receiving clerk, including fork truck and truck driving.

• check all in-bound freight for damage, in conjunction with the quality control department, and compare quantities on bills of lading to quantities actually received and to purchase order supplied by business office.
• compare packing slips from in-bound freight to purchase orders for accuracy and forward to supervisor. Report any overages or shortages to floor supervisor or designee.
• mark and coordinate all out-bound freight to insure proper and most economical transportation is used for out-bound shipments.
• assure that out-bound bills of lading and daily shipping logs are signed by truck drivers, recorded accurately and forwarded to supervisor.
• notify q.c. When production material arrives at dock.
• oversee, in conjunction with floor supervisor, out-bound scrap to insure no usable materials are being disposed.
• assist floor supervisor or designee on inventory control to insure adequate quantities of expendable supplies and equipment.
• pick up and delivery of supplies and products as needed for plant 1, and keep maintenance records for plant 1's vehicles.
• assist in the inventory of materials in storage.
• assist the production personnel in material handling.
• maintain shipping and receiving area and storage in a clean, safe and orderly condition in compliance with osha requirements and plant 1's safety committee's regulations.
• forklift operation to insure materials are stocked at work stations, and dumping scrap hoppers as needed.
• driving a truck with a trailer to ship materials, and also to pick up items needed.
• all other duties deemed necessary.
• maybe required to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and if required lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• additional hours if needed are mandatory.
• reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

qualifications:

• valid driver's license with excellent driving record.
• possess ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet the demands of the department, i.e. Overtime.
• ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
• ability to listen to what is said and act upon it appropriately.
• ability to use tact and empathy in dealing with people of varied backgrounds.
• ability to establish effective working relationships.
• ability to work independently or in a team environment and plan and organize workload.
• some computer skills.
• accepts responsibility and demonstrates leadership.
• is able to multitask effectively in a fast paced environment.
• trustworthy- able to keep business confidences as required.
• open minded- willing to embrace change.

experience in material handling, math and documentation skills required.

physical demands:

the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job.

kcarc reserves the right to modify, interpret or apply this job description as appropriate in its business judgment.

this job description does not mean that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

employees will be required to perform any other functions or duties assigned to them by management. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains at-will.