What are the responsibilities and job description for the DC TOPTON SHIPPING SUPPORT CLERK 1ST position at East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries?
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At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.
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Overview
East Penn is ready to invest in you! In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence. We invest in our people; they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then East Penn is the right place for you.
East Penn is seeking a 1st shift Shipping Support Clerk who will be responsible for answering phones and calling carriers.
Responsibilities
Gives directions to carriers.
Types bills of lading.
Uses computer to perform EDI.
Quotes freight weights as requested by East Penn Personnel.
*Maintains regular attendance.
*Ability to work mandatory over time.
Performs other duties as requested.
Responsible for producing a high quality product.
Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.
*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, High School Diploma or GED; READING REQUIREMENTS, Basic Reading; MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, Basic Math (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying); COMPUTER SKILLS, Basic Computer Skills, Mainframe, Word, Excel,Personal Computer (PC); REASONING SKILLS, Ability to evaluate; COMMUNICATION SKILLS, Good Communication Skills, Good Telephone Skills
East Penn Benefits
East Penn offers excellent benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
- 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and 10 paid vacation days annually
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness Discounts
- Promotional opportunities
