Shipping & Receiving/Inventory Clerk Position Available In Somerset, Maine

Shipping & Receiving/Inventory Clerk 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Fairfield, ME 04937

Job Title:

Shipping and Receiving/Inventory Clerk Job Summary:

A Shipping Clerk’s primary responsibility is to ensure the efficient and accurate handling of outgoing shipments. This includes preparing packages, creating shipping labels, scheduling pick-ups, handling Will Call customers and tracking shipment status. They also may be involved in receiving and managing incoming shipments, as well as maintaining inventory records. Must be familiar with FedEx, UPS, LTL and hotshot carriers.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

Able to learn company specialized software and perform tasks within the system. Weighs, bands, and/or shrink-wraps orders or other items for shipment.

Checks shipments:

labels and makes packing list and applies as necessary. Stacks boxes and stocks items received in appropriate areas. Labels items for easy identification, keeps warehouse clean and organized, etc. Ship miscellaneous items, completed units, material etc. Deliver

UPS/FED EX

to the stores after hours. Load and unload trucks. Keep skid and carton area clean and organized, replenishing or removing items as necessary. Able to learn inventory process for staging areas, Work in Progress, and inventory items May be required to perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor. Verify serial numbers of outgoing products Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors Orders parts for customers Performs purchasing duties Manage inventory and consumables

Qualifications & Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent required Minimum 2 years of shipping and receiving experience Basic computer literacy & familiarity with Microsoft Office Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days

Inter-Relationships:

Contact with all levels of personnel within the company and with vendors Frequent contact with the sales department and the

Inventory Manager Preferred Experience & Aptitude:

Extremely organized and able to perform assigned duties with minimum supervision Ability to multitask and maintain stability under pressure Dependability, professional appearance & demeanor Must be a team-oriented employee with strong interpersonal and communication skills Flexible in relations with others and able to adjust to continuous change. Able to lift up to 40 lbs. May be required to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to work overtime and flexible shifts. Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding business environment. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Strong initiative, problem-solving and resourcefulness

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Wear hearing, foot, eye and/or other personal protective equipment while in a manufacturing setting Frequently stand for long periods, walk, stoop, bend, crouch, and kneel. Frequently sit, turning head left and right to view 180 degrees behind self Frequently ascend and descend a height of 18 inches from the floor Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grasp, and reach for items, and use a keyboard to communicate through written means Consistently push or pull objects up to 40 pounds Periodically lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds Vision abilities include – close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish color variations, and ability to adjust focus. Medium to loud noise environment Work flexible/varying schedules and hours as needed Work overtime as required by workload and customer mandated deadlines Features and Benefits Pay rate is based on experience, knowledge, and ability. Health, medical, and dental benefits. Short- and long-term disability plans. Life insurance policy and 401K plan. Paid time off and paid holidays. Clean and safe work environment. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.