Shipping Clerk

Work hours: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Work Days: Monday through Friday

Primary Function

Responsible for shipping product in a timely manner.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Packages product for shipment.
• Provides freight company with completed paperwork and/or computer documents to complete shipment.
• Performs stock transactions.
• Identifies and stores X-ray film.
• Receives product from outside sources and release into next operation.
• Troubleshoots all shipping systems.
• Posts daily shipments.
• Verifies invoices from shipping companies /outside processors.
• Maintains lot integrity.
• Ensures paperwork is properly done.
• Helps other areas as needed.
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

• Able to work in a production environment.
• Able to read and comprehend English.
• Able to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with tens and 100s.
• Able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. occasionally.
• Able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently.
• Able to communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Able to write simple correspondence. (Ship packets, P.O.’s, route cards, invoices, techniques, freight bills, stock releases.)
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Able to provide a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Able to complete OSHA forklift certification through PCC.
• Able to complete PCC Shipper certifications required in grade system.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Complies with company and departmental policies and procedures, including company’s attendance policy.
• Able to meet individual productivity requirements.
• Able to meet internal quality requirements.
  
  

Desired Competencies

• High school diploma or GED
  
  

Normal Working Conditions

• Works under indirect supervision following established practices and clear-cut policies in the performance of the majority of duties.
• Makes decisions when general instructions, established methods and clearly defined precedents indicate action to be taken, but refers unusual problems to superiors.
• Environmental conditions encountered occasionally include working near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Environmental conditions encountered continuously include outdoor or weather conditions.
• Typical noise for the work environment of this job is Loud Noise. (Appropriate ear protection is required.)
• Occasional driving, reaching above shoulder level, pushing or pulling required.
• Frequent standing required.
• Continuous walking, using hands to handle or feel, talking and hearing required.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills.