The Shipping/Receiving clerk’s key responsibility is distributing received shipments and preparing outbound shipments.

• Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment: Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons.
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
• Inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
• Stamps identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Routes items to departments.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• May operate tier-lift truck or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area.
• May direct others in preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
• May receive damaged or defective goods returned to establishment.
• May receive unsold products returned by driver.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or minimum one year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver license and clean driving record as this position ocassionally operates vehicles.
• Flexibility to work various hours and weekends.
• Preferred - strong automotive knowledge.
• Preferred - Bilingual in English and Spanish.

COMPETENCIES:

• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems