What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping & Receiving Clerk position at L & S Electric, Inc.?
Brief Description
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
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Job Duties And Responsibilities
Why L & S Electric?
We don’t just offer a job—we offer a future. At L&S Electric, we believe in rewarding our team with benefits that truly make a difference.
Your Benefits
L&S Electric is an AAP/EEO employer and uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment where everyone is treated equally.
Ready to Power Up Your Career?
At L&S Electric, you’re not just a number—you’re part of a legacy. Join a team that puts safety, integrity, and people first. Apply now and become part of a company that’s powering progress—one repair at a time.
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Are you interested in joining a company that was recently certified as a "Great Place to Work" for the fourth year in a row? If so, please read on...
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment.
- Determine shipping method for materials using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates.
- Prepare documents such as work orders, bills of lading and shipping orders, to route materials.
- Confer and correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damage, shortages and non-conformance to specifications.
- Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Coordinate with operations management to deliver repair materials to departments or inventory with priority given to critical orders using work devices, such as hand-truck, conveyor or sorting bins.
- Pack, seal, label and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools and postage meter.
- Contact the carrier representative to decide and issue instructions for the shipping and delivery of materials.
- Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting and record keeping purposes.
- Compute amounts, such as space available and shipping, storage and demurrage charges, using calculator or price list.
- Be in general locality of the shipping areas during known delivery times. Assist in loading/unloading of L&S and freight trucks.
- Organize and maintain an inter-shop shipping area.
- Prepare shipments so that they are organized and ready to go, in a timely manner.
- Follow all applicable work instructions.
- Perform vehicle maintenance, including care of forklifts.
- Receive in new products and repair stock, on computer system.
- Print new product orders on a computer system.
- Process all incoming/outgoing UPS, Fed-Ex and freight carrier shipments.
- Keep the building and surrounding grounds clean and in good condition.
- Perform other activities as directed by supervisor.
- Familiar with driver DOT logs and auditing procedures.
- Ability to operate company trucks in varying weather conditions to safely transport goods or material.
- Possess basic computer knowledge and ability to use the computer efficiently.
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Team player and willing to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Must be willing to work overtime, on weekdays, and or weekends to meet customer service requirements.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Able to wear required PPE
- Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
- Ability to operate a forklift to load equipment on shelving up to 15 feet high.
- Mechanical aptitude and disassembly/assembly experience preferred.
- Must be organized and possess time management skills and skills to adapt to priority changes.
- Must be able to work in a supportive team environment that is fast paced with a strong commitment to accountability.
- Must be able to follow and communicate both written and verbal information clearly in English with minimal supervision.
- Experience with rigging and lifting heavy loads, and operating overhead cranes.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- This position is very active and requires standing, walking, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, crouching and climbing at times.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Able to work at elevated heights
Why L & S Electric?
We don’t just offer a job—we offer a future. At L&S Electric, we believe in rewarding our team with benefits that truly make a difference.
Your Benefits
- Health First: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Peace of Mind: Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- Financial Well-being: 401(k) with generous match.
- Time to Recharge: 3 weeks PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus volunteer time off.
- Your Tools, On Us: Safety glasses and shoe programs.
- More Than a Paycheck: Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Support When You Need It: Employee Assistance Program at no cost.
- Our Story – L&S Electric
- Life at L&S Electric
L&S Electric is an AAP/EEO employer and uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment where everyone is treated equally.
Ready to Power Up Your Career?
At L&S Electric, you’re not just a number—you’re part of a legacy. Join a team that puts safety, integrity, and people first. Apply now and become part of a company that’s powering progress—one repair at a time.