What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping & Receiving Clerk - Plainview position at WTX Supply & Fabrication?
At WTX Supply & Fabrication, we’re always looking for skilled and motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re experienced in fabrication, engineering, or customer service, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.
About the role:
The Shipping & Receiving Clerk manages inbound and outbound freight shipments, including receiving deliveries, inspecting materials, transferring inventory to and from the warehouse, and loading products onto delivery vehicles. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records of inventory movements and ensuring shipping and receiving processes are completed efficiently and accurately.
Roles/Tasks of the Position:
- Responsible for all inbound and outbound deliveries and procedures.
- Responsible for final inspection or viewing of outgoing shipments and loads.
- Responsible for taking photographic images of outgoing shipments after they are strapped and ready to head out, verifying and recording all items loaded.
- Responsible for accepting and declining deliveries and shipments. Documenting damage claims for in-transit damage.
- Responsible for QC ensuring the correct amount and verifying with packing slip that the correct quantity is pulled and shipped. Before scheduling pick up.
- Responsible for packaging.
- Ensure all material job numbers and bundles match packing slip.
- Must confirm weight and measurements for shipping.
- Must be able to maintain collaboration with the Material Handler to unload and load orders and deliveries.
- Must be able to correspond to emails and phone calls with Platform Freight for scheduling and getting status updates (ETA), as well as reaching out to site contacts to coordinate deliveries.
- Receives goods and verifies the quality and count of all items unloaded from railroad cars, trucks, and trailers; checks against suppliers’ count.
- Carefully and accurately maintains shipping records for requested categories including goods returned, dunnage, and returnable pallets.
- Maintain database of shipment data to ensure that customer orders are updated and that appropriate billing documents are provided to accounting or other associated departments as required.
- Immediately notify supervisor, carrier and purchasing officer of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions.
- Prepare bills of lading.
- Transport materials on shipping dock with a hand truck or other vehicle as needed.
- Load trucks using a forklift.
- Perform other clerical duties.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Computer literate; able to quickly pick up on necessary programs.
- Warehouse or comparable experience preferred.
- Self-starter with willingness to learn, collaborate, and contribute.
- Permit for operation of forklift highly preferred.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical restrictions to perform the essential functions.
- Working in hot, humid environments.
- Lifting of up to 50 pounds, bending, climbing (stairs and structures), and stooping.
- Keyboarding/typing.
- Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy.
- Ability to manage a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Prerequisites/Requirements:
- Negative 10 panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test.
- Valid Driver's License and Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Background check.
As a WTX Supply and Fabrication team member, you will enjoy:
- Competitive Salary: A salary commensurate with experience and performance, with potential for bonuses and raises.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
- Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Health Savings Account: Employer contributions to your HSA.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for training and workshops.
- Life Insurance: WTX provides company-paid coverage, with voluntary options available for employees and their families.
- Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental Injury: Voluntary insurances options available.