Shipping and Packaging Clerk

Job Summary:

Shipping and Packaging Clerks prepare product for shipment by inspecting, cleaning, packaging, labeling, and loading product in preparation for delivery of product to customer.

• Prepare castings for shipment by assembling and packaging to procedures;
• Utilize mechanical aqueous parts washer to clean product prior to packaging;
• Visually inspect product per customer requirements and established internal processes;
• Keep accurate detailed records of product inventories;
• Operates basic and advanced warehouse vehicles and equipment (i.e., electric pallet jack, forklift, shrink wrapper, etc.)
• Utilize ERP system to identify and organize product for shipment;
• Package product for shipment;
• Generate shipping documents (labels, Bills of Lading, etc.) for shipments as required;
• Liaison with suppliers, customers and shipping companies to obtain rate quotes and scheduled pick-ups and deliveries;
• Load and unload product from incoming and outgoing freight vehicles;
• Adhere to AS9100/IATF 16949/ISO 9001 compliant procedures and processes;
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations;
• Maintain 5S housekeeping standards within Final Processing area;
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturer’s instructions, by troubleshooting malfunctions and by calling for repairs, and
• Perform any and all other duties assigned by management.

• Must exhibit understanding and commitment to US Castings’ Core Values;
• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• 2+ year’s manufacturing or industrial experience preferred;
• 2+ year’s shipping experience preferred;
• Self-starter with desire and willingness to institute change;
• Capable of overcoming obstacles and completing assignments in a timely manner;
• Positive attitude, good judgment and excellent time management skills;
• Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office preferred;
• Ability to walk, stand for long periods, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle and feel objects, tools, or controls;
• Reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds;
• Positive can do attitude;
• Must be flexible and willing to adapt schedule to meet business demands;
• Weekends and holidays may be necessary;
• Willingness to work in a foundry type environment;
• Constant walking, standing, pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting, kneeling, bending, stooping, and moving during working hours, and
• Required to pass to a drug and hearing test in order to maintain a safe work environment.