What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse - Shipping/Receiving Clerk (USA) position at Farrow?
Farrow’s Mission
The fundamental mission of Farrow is to be a trusted partner with our clients. We deliver the highest quality customized blend of compliance and international trade solutions with uncompromising, personalized customer service. We have real conversations among ourselves and with our clients. We take necessary action, even when uncomfortable. We utilize a consultative approach and innovative, technology based solutions. We are faster and more agile than our competitors.
Position Summary
This position is primarily responsible for creating client billing invoices for all clients in BluJay (CM) by translating brokerage and warehouse activity reports into service codes to properly post to TM general ledger accounts. Receives, reconciles, audits and approves freight invoices for payment. Enters manual billing changes against proper billing codes.
Key Responsibilities (Supervisory/Materials/Information)
Prepare client billing invoices by manually coding the reported services to appropriate P/S codes and then entering the data to create the billing invoice. Prepare supporting documents using Excel as supporting documentation when needed. Send invoices and supporting documents to clients through email
Prepare client billing invoices in BluJay (CM) by wanding in entry number and adding any additional charges to the invoice. Send invoices to clients through email.
Create/Enter daily manifest and send to Canada
Receive, verify and approve for payment courier invoices for freight and services ensuring that amount invoiced by carriers are properly billed to clients. Enter any additional freight/service charges into the billing module
Approved inter-company invoices for payment and enter client fees into the billing module based on client schedule A of fees
Perform a variety of clerical functions as assigned including corresponding with clients and inter-office personnel regarding billing related items, back-up for telephone reception, faxing, photocopying, filing, covering other desks, etc.
Must be able to function in a warehouse environment where temperatures vary from Hot in the summer to cold in the winter
Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders
Work on daily UPS sort truck to help sort packages to ensure accuracy for different clients
Daily checking of picklists and what gets loaded on trucks to ensure accuracy to the end customer
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Post-secondary courses in business and / or accounting required
One year office experience, with some accounts payable/receivable
Competencies, Working Skills & Attributes
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must have good research and analytical skills
Fast and accurate keyboarding skills
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Able to operate standard business machines
Able to perform basic mathematical calculations
Working Conditions, Mental Effort & Physical Requirements
Accuracy is required when entering appropriate data, adding figures and reconciling documents
Employee must be relied upon to know and remember the appropriate type of general ledger account
Research and analysis can be mentally tasking
Must have the ability to operate a computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, photocopier and scanner
Concentration is required in balancing several tasks at one time
Repetitive keyboarding / mousing; generally, more than 6 hours per day
Sitting at desk for prolonged periods of time
Assisting in warehouse/ standing for prolonged periods of time
Salary : $30,000 - $37,900
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