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Universal Plastics

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.

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Job Description

Welcome to Universal Plastics in Howes Cave, NY•Plastics is what we machine! 3&5
Axis Routing/Trimming Machines, Thermoform Presses Shift:
1st Shift, Mon•Thurs, 6:00am•4:30pm
Hourly Rate:
Starting rate $17.50/Hr•negotiatble depending on years of experience www.universalplastics.
com Open position:
Shipping Clerk Minimum requirements: 95 % standing and bending throughout the day Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen Must provide favorable past work reference Must have favorable background check results Must have good attendance history Must have 1-year previous experience in Shipping dept
Department:
Shipping/Assembly
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Some assembly and quality inspection of parts before packing and shipment Organize product shipments in a timely, accurate, and cost effective manner. Assist with departmental activities including processing finished parts from work orders to stock, as well as processing of packing lists, bills of lading and export documentation. Hands-on assistance in all activities where direct organization is needed•i.e. period increase in work loads, back-up dept due to absences, and all related activities requiring extra manpower. Maintain general good housekeeping procedures (5S) throughout all departmental areas. Maintain files and documentation to support departmental activities.
QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS and SKILLS:
Basic working knowledge of MSWord, Excel, UPS Worldship and/or other business software programs. Minimum 1 year hands on experience in a Shipping Clerk position. Some quality inspection experience, preferred Must be able to speak, read, and write English. Bending and lifting of materials, parts, molds and fixtures up to 50 lbs is required. 95% standing throughout the day. Must have a Professional demeanor and be able to work as a team member in the Shipping dept
OTHER:
On occasion will be requested to assist or perform other duties or tasks not directly related to the primary job responsibilities. Position reports to the Tech Center Business Manager. Willingness to take direction and also be a self-starter when not working under direct supervision. Must be capable of reading and understanding technical job instructions.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Experience:
Shipping & Receiving:
1 year (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Howes Cave, NY 12092 (Required)
Work Location:
In person