Position Description:
Manage the shipping and receiving function of a large welding supply warehouse.
~ Check in and send out freight via UPS, Fed-Ex, and various other common carriers.
~ Examine contents and compare records (manifests, invoices, orders) to verify accuracy of incoming/outgoing shipments
~ Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates
~ Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages/discrepancies for reporting, accounting and recordkeeping purposes.
~ Communicate with vendors when shipping discrepancies occur and report them to accounting and inventory controller
~ Enter data and process information for all incoming and outgoing freight using a computer terminal
~ Contact carrier representative to make arrangement and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
~ Request and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
~ Deliver materials to departments and bins via forklift or hand truck
~ Properly pack, seal, label and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping
~ Manage files and records on other office procedures
~ Provide information to supervisors/co-workers, by telephone in written form, email or in person
~ Perform other duties as assigned