Shipping Clerk

Position: Shipping Clerk 1
Job Summary

This job is in the Plant/Delivery job family (Department), which covers positions the duties of which are to perform shipping material product domestically and internationally in accordance with Quality procedures.

This job family also includes positions providing customer service and support to customers and plant operations.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching

Function in the Job

Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Job Function

* Generally responsible for completing basic, routine tasks with detailed instructions.

* Responsible for providing clerical and warehouse material handling support.

* Assists with scheduling outgoing shipments according to order delivery dates.

* Assists with preparing accurate bills of lading and packing slips.

* Takes appropriate action as directed to resolve various discrepancies identified by shipping reports.

* Expedites orders and shipments.

* Provides customer service to internal and external customers by assisting with inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

* Utilizes and maintains an accurate Shipping Report.

* Scans orders and documents. All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management

Required Skills

* 1-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

* High School diploma/GED required.

* Basic knowledge of laws and government regulations and/or agency rules pertaining to interstate transportation required.