What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Receiving Clerk / Lead position at RBC?
A Shipping and Receiving Clerk/Lead is a key member of the logistics team, responsible for the efficient and accurate handling of all inbound and outbound shipments. This role involves a blend of physical material handling, meticulous data entry, and communication to ensure products are received, processed, and shipped correctly. The clerk plays a vital role in maintaining the flow of goods and supporting overall operational efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently, using equipment such as a forklift and pallet jack as needed.
- Prepare shipments by identifying and communicating shipment weights and packing requirements.
- Confirm shipment quantities against packing lists to ensure accuracy.
- Receive Purchase Orders for delivered shipments using the AS400 system.
- Verify finished line production quantities and provide this data to the Shipping Supervisor for reporting and record-keeping.
- Drive a truck for local deliveries and pickups as needed.
- Move products between stations according to the production router to maintain workflow.
- Assist with picks, pulls, and returns to stock to support material handling operations.
- Verify and receive deliveries accurately.
- Prep and verify finished production for both receipt into inventory and subsequent delivery.
- Accurately weigh and count items as required for inventory and shipping purposes.
- Perform AS400 inventory moves to reflect the correct location and status of materials
- Adhere to all company safety, housekeeping, and procedural guidelines.
- Perform daily pre-operation inspections on all assigned equipment.
- Perform any other job-related duties as directed by a supervisor or lead person.
Education/Experience/Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 – 3 years of experience in a shipping, receiving, or warehouse environment is required.
- Proficient in the preparation and verification of shipments
- Strong ability to provide accurate shipping weight and quantity data.
- Familiarity with inventory management systems, specifically the AS400 platform, for performing inventory moves and production receipts.
- Ability to research and correct inventory discrepancies.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining inventory accuracy.
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to read and understand technical specifications and instructions.
- Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
- Strong oral and written presentation skills, effective time management abilities, and robust problem-solving capabilities to communicate effectively, prioritize tasks efficiently, and address challenges proactively.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Certain aspects of the job require working outdoors in open-air environments, including possible exposure to the elements (heat, cold, rain, fog, etc.)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 38 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.