Shipping Clerk
Position Title: Shipping Clerk-DCDepartment: ShippingSupervisor: Shipping Manager-DCFLSA: Non-exempt (Paid by the hour)Position Summary: The Shipping Clerk is directly responsible for checking drivers in and out, planning picks, planning loads and processing outbound paperwork. Warehouse Management Systems experience, detail orientation, multi-tasking and accurate paperwork are critical to success in the role.Essential Functions: * Understands the general function of a warehouse management system (WMS) and can follow work instructions well.
- Ensure drivers are checked in timely and with professional communication.
- Communicates and works well with the Shipping team.
- Follows all safety procedures.
- Plans picking and processes orders in the Warehouse Management System expediently, accurately and timely.
- Plans outbound loads and processes them in the Warehouse Management System expediently, accurately and timely.
- Ensures product has been audited before loading and is loaded on the correct outbound load
- Ensures outbound loads meet optimal cube and weight requirements.
- Accurately and efficiently compiles outbound manifests and scans into the system.
- Communicates any potential shipping concerns to branches and works with them to resolve issues timely.
- Escalates issues, Warehouse Management System problems and process opportunities to Assistant Branch Manager in a timely manner.
- Makes sure that low stock/out of stock or other inventory related concerns are communicated to the Inventory Controller.
- Performs additional duties, responsibilities and projects as assigned.
- Supports Distribution Center cleanliness, organization and success.
Education, Experience and Skills Required: * Minimum 1-year similar experience
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, vendors and buyers.
- Ability to calculate figures, and amounts such as ti x hi, total cases per pallets and units per case
- Computer Literate
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.
- Can use the general functions of a warehouse management system.
Physical Requirements: * Lift/Carry Abilities (measured for maximum or average load)
- Lift — 50 lbs
- Carry strength (50′ or less) — 50 lbs
- Frequent lift/carry (> 12x/hour) — 50 lbs
- Constant lift/carry (> 30x/hr) — 20 lbs
- Physical Aptitudes (rated based on level of skill involved)
- Agility/dynamic balance 80-100%
- Finger dexterity — 80-100%
- Manual dexterity — 80 — 100%
- Posture Tolerance (rated based on frequency or time involved)
- Stand/walk — constantly
- Reach above shoulder level — occasionally
- Twist/turn head — occasionally
- Bend over/stoop — occasionally
- Climb steps/ladder — occasionally
- Kneel/squat – occasionally
Work Environment: * Ambient temperature Distribution Center
- Occasional interactions outside with loading carriers
Acknowledgement:I fully understand the responsibilities and qualifications required for this job. Furthermore, I find that I am capable of performing the required functions.
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