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Morgan Li LLC

Shipping Clerk

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A Shipping or Receiving Clerk tracks all incoming and/or outgoing shipments at a company facility and checks that shipment orders are filled correctly. Uses scanning equipment to track inventory. Works in receiving to check shipments that are primarily production materials or company supplies, or checks outgoing shipments of finished products.

$39,190 / year median in Illinois

-4% projected decline

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Job Description

Job Title:
Shipping Clerk Position Status:
Non Exempt
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
The Shipping Clerk is responsible for preparing items for shipment, comparing identifying information and counts, weighs items outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, orders, and other records.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with the shipment of all products, materials, and supplies. Ensuring inventory accuracy after shipment, identifying stock discrepancies, and reporting issues shipping and receiving manager or shipping coordinator Provides audit support on verification of materials vs. pack Responsible and processing for shipments, pre labeling, fed ex labels, and BOL's. Maintains a clean and neat work area Provides additional backup support for shipping departments. Validating inventory accuracy in staging area to ensure accuracy Executing proper material movements in ERP System (Epicor) Ensure compliance with safety, proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and professional standards within the facility. All other duties assigned by management
REASONING ABILITY
Communication Proficiency Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English - Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
High school diploma/GED. Previous warehouse experience minimum 1 year experience Good communication and organizational skills. Good understanding of warehouse safety regulations Experience operating forklifts. Computer skills and knowledge of data entry and inventory software programs. Basic math skills
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Standard Forklift Certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
On-the-job time spent in the following physical activities will be: Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 - 2/3 Over 2/3 Stand X Walk X Sit X Use hands to finger, handle or feel X Reach with hands and arms X Climb or balance X Talk or hear X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions: Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 - 2/3 Over 2/3 Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X Work near moving mechanical parts X Work in high, precarious places X Fumes or airborne particles X Toxic or caustic chemicals X Outdoor weather conditions X Extreme cold (non-weather) X Extreme heat (non-weather) X Risk of electrical shock X Work with explosives X Loud noise (examples: metal can manufacture department) is typical for the work environment of this job.
NOTE:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.