What are the responsibilities and job description for the SHIPPING CLERK position at Chapin Manufacturing Inc?
- Frequent contact with customers’ shipping agents, outside freight companies and forwarders to assure correct on-time shipments.
- Track and expedite back orders; control paperwork; coordinate with sales / forecast / production coordinator.
- Follow up and respond to customer inquiries regarding back orders and past dues.
- Mark up and / or correct picking / packing slips and bills of lading where quantities deviate from standard.
- Route and sort small parts, no charge orders to UPS, RPS or Parcel Post, depending on size of orders to minimize shipping costs.
- Note number of parts packages and weights on bills of lading and picking / packing slips where truck orders have parts.
- Sort truck orders by carrier.
- Consolidate bills of lading, where two or more shipments are going to the same company, same location to reduce excessive freight costs.
- Print and expedite “special” orders called down by Customer Service.
Salary : $23