What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping & Receiving Clerk position at North Slope Borough?
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Examine contents or package and compare with records, such as manifests, packing slips, invoices or purchase orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment.
Prepare documents, such as delivery logs, bills of lading, and receiving reports to route materials.
Sort and route incoming mail for distribution to various departments, and collect outgoing mail; and determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and deliver to mailing facilities.
Operate computer to record information for items received and delivered; and record shipment data, such as weights, package counts, freight and postage charges, damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and record keeping purposes.
Load, unload and move freight, stock, and other materials safely, taking precautions with hazardous items, to and from the carriers location to the warehouse; and deliver materials to various departments, using equipment, such as hand truck, forklift, delivery truck, flatbed, or loader.
Correspond with carrier, vendor, or department representatives to resolve problems, such as damages, shortages, and undeliverable packages.
Sort and store items according to classification and category in an orderly and accessible manner in the warehouse, supply room, or other areas; and maintain clean and orderly upkeep of the warehouse area.
Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to packages or letters in preparation for shipping or mailing, using devices such as hand tools and postage machine.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of the North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge in using personal computer.
Skill in operating warehouse machinery or equipment such as postage machine, handheld radio, fork lift, flatbed, and loader.
Ability to establish and maintain effective oral and written communications, and working relations with co-workers, other borough employees and representatives for other outside establishments or organizations.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds regularly.
High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
One year of work-related experience in a warehouse environment.
Ability to obtain a Valid Alaska Commercial Driver's License with and air-break endorsements that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria within the probationary period of employment;
Ability to obtain State of Alaska, Barrow Airport Runway Permit/Badge within the first six months of the probationary period;
Ability to obtain 49 CFR Hazardous Material Transportation Training Certificate within one year of employment.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.