Shipping/Receiving

Position Description:

Compensation based on industry and/or shipping and receiving experience. Manage the shipping and receiving function of a large welding supply warehouse. Check in and send out freight via UPS, Fed-Ex, and various other common carriers. Examine contents and compare records (manifests, invoices, orders) to verify accuracy of incoming/outgoing shipments Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages/discrepancies for reporting, accounting and recordkeeping purposes. Communicate with vendors when shipping discrepancies occur and report them to accounting and inventory controller Enter data and process information for all incoming and outgoing freight using a computer terminal Contact carrier representative to make arrangement and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials. Request and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock. Deliver materials to departments and bins via forklift or hand truck Properly pack, seal, label and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping Manage files and records on other office procedures Provide information to supervisors/co-workers, by telephone in written form, email or in person Perform other duties as assigned