What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving Clerk position at Palmer Candy Company?
Palmer Candy is looking for a Shipping and Receiving Clerk at our Hwy 75 location.
1st shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 6:00 am- 4:30 pm with Friday hours varying from 6 to 10-hour shifts. Saturday hours may be scheduled due to business needs.
Team Member’s will be notified by plant management if schedules were to change outside of the times listed above.
Essential Job Functions: this position provides support and backup assistance with warehouse/logistics and other administrative duties in our Highway 75 warehouse.
Primary Responsibilities and Daily Tasks:
- Provide excellent customer service when checking in truck drivers
- Perform checks on seals, trailer temperatures, lot check, etc…
- Assess damaged cases/ pallets and record with proper documentation
- Communicate shortages to production, sales, and management
- Assist with receipts for Tegra and other customers
- Assist with checking in UPS/FedEx
- Process damages and returns through paperwork, pictures, and other forms of communication
- Provide support to the Warehouse Manager/ Transportation Manager/ Warehouse Assistant as requested
- Regular and timely attendance is required for this job
- Other duties as assigned by management
Requirements
- Understanding of the trucking industry, including DOT regulations, scheduling, and driver safety
- Understanding of WMS systems
- Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Able to effectively collaborate with individuals and teams from all departments
- Able to negotiate freight rates fairly and respectfully
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
- Office and Warehouse environment
- Lift 5 – 25 pounds frequently and up to 40 – 50 pounds occasionally.
- Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time
- Must be able to go up and down stairs, and walk to other departments in the manufacturing facility
- Repetitive motion and fast paced movement
- Work may require bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching
- Temperatures of warehouse may vary.
This job description is only a summary of the typical job functions, not a full or inclusive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical requirements.
