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Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description

A Shipping & Receiving Clerk will check incoming shipments for accuracy and store and stock material within the warehouse from areas such as but not limited to loading docks, delivery vehicles, or other storage locations. The Shipping & Receiving Clerk will also perform general facility maintenance as needed. The goal is to increase efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Receive and process stock products or deliveries such as boxes, packages, and daily mail (pick, unload, label, store, etc.)
  • Identify damaged, lost, or missing materials and equipment and notify supervisor immediately
  • Match purchase orders to sales orders and distribute materials appropriately
  • Pack orders in an orderly manner to prepare for shipping or transport utilizing shipping software and affixed shipping labels
  • Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits through routine cycle counts of max/min stocked materials
  • Consistently complete material and equipment inventory logs using company-provided software
  • Routinely order and restock shipping supplies such as boxes, tape, etc.
  • Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
  • Perform general tasks to ensure a clean and maintained overall facility
  • Reports directly to the Operations Coordinator

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree
  • Experience with MS Office or Google Suite
  • Basic reading and math skills; strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Minimum of one year of related experience and/or training in the electrical industry
  • Ability to multitask while staying organized; ability to track inventory
  • Ability to work on feet and carry objects weighing up to 80 lbs
  • Previous warehouse experience preferred
  • Attention to detail
  • Must be reliable and dependable