Receiving Clerk E01 - 2ND SHIFT

JOB TITLE: Receiving / Shipping Clerk
DATE: April 2004

DEPARTMENT: Inventory Control
REPORTS TO: Material Handling Supervisor

MAJOR PURPOSE OF POSITION

Maintains and updates receiving / shipping records.

JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Verifies and keeps records on incoming / outgoing shipments and prepares items for conveyance.

2. Compares incoming / outgoing shipments to bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records to verify information, and posts applicable information to computerized company systems.

3. Maintain appropriate records, files, documents, etc. and keeps them in a current condition.

4. Processes and records incoming shipments, rejected or damaged items. Records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.

5. Gather data for regular reports required by the department.

6. Storeroom record-keeping duties, as needed, in day-to-day operation.

7. Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates, when required.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

ORGANIZING AND PLANNING

Must organize and plan daily activities to perform functions that are highest priority.

COMMUNICATION

Must have good verbal and written skills to communicate with other departments and employees.

COOPERATION

Must demonstrate a high level of cooperation with others in the department, as well as outside the department.


DEVELOPMENT OF OTHERS

N/A

PRINCIPAL CHALLENGES

(1) Processing daily assignments in a quality and timely manner.
(2) Accurate maintenance of filing systems for paperwork related to incoming / outgoing product.
(3) Taking initiative to check reports and other items submitted to supervisor to insure accuracy and minimal involvement of supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of a high school diploma is required. Typing skills between 40-60 words per minute. Basic computer skills are required. Functional knowledge of calculators and basic office machines (copiers, fax, etc.).

TYPE AND LENGTH OF EXPERIENCE

Proven work history demonstrating reliability is desirable.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Duties and tasks are routine in nature and performed under direct supervision following standard procedures. Incumbents may remain at this level up to two (2) years acquiring knowledge of the company, its policies and procedures.