Clerk, Shipping

SUMMARY 

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for preparing shipments, scans bar codes, creates, and prints shipping paperwork, and ensures the correct contents of package and shipment specifications. Also, assumes responsibility for general housekeeping duties and striving toward continuous improvement.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Schedule shipments in PLEX / ERP system
• Stage shipments (Pull stock and build shipping units)
• Scan Barcodes to shipments – ensuring FIFO.
• Build Master Units.
• Pack parts as needed.
• Ensure accurate container / piece quantities per shipment.
• Ensure shipments are loaded per customer shipping instructions.
• Schedule shipments in Customer Portals as needed.
• Prepare Shipping documents per the customer requirements.
• Communicate with customer logistics representatives as required.
• Communicate with Production Control when there’s shortages to Customer Releases or other issues.
• Prioritize parts on Final Audit and Pack hot boards.
• Relabel / repack parts as needed for shipments.
• Ensure part storage aisles are safely organized.
• Load Customer Trucks as needed.
• Communicate Shipment Tracking as needed.
• Review on hand finished goods periodically for old / obsolete parts.
• Cycle Count
• May need to work overtime as needed to ensure customer shipments are made to completion and with accuracy.
• Ensures customer Advance Shipping Notice (ACN) is sent within the timeline required by the customer.
• All other responsibilities as assigned. 

 COMPETENCIES  

• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Willingness to learn and improve

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE  

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to receive and maintain a Forklift license is required. ASPC will certify new team members.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required.

 TECHNICAL SKILLS & ABILITIES   

• Will need to be highly organized and able to effectively and professionally communicate in both written and verbal forms.
• Computer literate (including printing and scanning).
• Ability to receive and maintain a Forklift license is required. ASPC will certify new team members. 
• Basic math skills and the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in various units of measure using whole numbers and decimals. 

SOFT SKILLS  

•    Clarity of communication, speech and writing
•    Dependability 
•    Adaptability & Trustworthiness
•    Trustworthiness

PHYICAL DEMANDS  

• Standing / walking for long periods of time
• Stooping 
• Repetitive motion 
• Lifting – and or move up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally 100 pounds.
• Reaching 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those a team member may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Noise levels in the work environment are typically moderate. Although hearing protection is not required, it is available upon request.

Benefits:  

• Medical - 1st of the month following hire date. 
• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, & Life Insurance
• Free ASPC Health and Wellness Clinic - located in Grand Haven 
• $100 annually for safety boots 
• Prescription safety glasses program 
• Paid Holidays & your birthday is a paid holiday.

Automatic Spring Products Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will take the necessary steps to ensure reasonable accommodation is provided for those with disabilities throughout the application and interview process, as well as during employment.