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Taknek LLC

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

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What they do

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.

$36,775 / year median in Texas

+0% projected growth

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Job Description

Our company is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk is to ensure that all shipments are received, and arrive to customers in good condition. A Shipping Clerk, or Shipping and Receiving Clerk, is responsible for preparing outgoing shipments and receiving incoming shipments. Their duties include organizing inventory for easy retrieval as new orders come in, reviewing incoming and outgoing shipment schedules to maintain productive operations and documenting damages to inventory. A key part of this position is delivering materials and equipment to our jobsites. Driving a pick-up with trailer is mandatory to fulfilling this role.
Responsibilities:
Use shipping software to organize deliveries and track statuses of packages. Process shipments by receiving, sorting, and placing packages in shipment bins. Distribute packages to office workers and business customers. Manage paperwork associated with storing and shipping packages. Work a standard work week of 40 hours per week. Follow orders from supervisors. Manage inventory. Troubleshoot minor issues with other support staff. Obtain and process product orders, including receiving deliveries, registering them and distributing packages and letters within the company Maintain the company stockroom through organizing, cleaning and cataloging items on a regular basis Schedule large shipments and plan logistics to ensure that there is sufficient storage space for incoming items and staff on hand to manage the shipments Keep files of goods shipped and received by preparing regular shipping and receiving reports for managers Handle issues arising in shipping or inventory handling Ensure adherence to environmental management and systems Trouble shoots shipping issues and customer complaints that arise and work to solve them Place merchandise in a warehouse or storage facility by packaging, lifting items as necessary, operating forklifts and pallet jacks for large goods Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent organization and administrative skills Exemplary customer care skills Good analytical and problem solving skills Strong computer skills Ability to operate warehouse machinery such as forklifts Detail-oriented and multitasking skills
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person