Shipping & Receiving Clerk (22-006)

Shipping & Receiving Clerk (22-006)

FSS / ISBOD Patuxent River, Maryland Minimum Experience Entry-level Summary :

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk performs clerical and physical tasks in connection with shipping goods and receiving incoming shipments.

In performing day-to-day routine tasks, this worker follows established guidelines. In handling unusual non-routine problems, this worker receives specific guidance from supervisor or other officials.

This role may direct and coordinate the activities of other workers engaged in handling goods to be shipped or being received.

Duties / Responsibilities :

Shipping Duties :

• Verifies orders are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities of goods gathered for shipment against documents
• Ensures shipments are properly packaged and identified with shipping information, and loaded into transporting vehicles
• Prepares and keeps records of goods shipped, e.g., manifests, bills of lading
• Removes material from storage and prepares it for shipment
• Operates hand or power trucks and forklifts while performing warehousing duties
• Follows Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services guidance when disposing of materials

Receiving Duties :

• Verifies the correctness of incoming shipments by comparing items and quantities unloaded against bills of lading, invoices, manifests, storage receipts, or other records
• Checks for damaged goods
• Ensures goods are appropriately identified for routing to departments within the establishment
• Prepares and keeps records of goods received
• Delivers packages or equipment to customers over 50 pounds. Operates standard material handling equipment for items over 50 pounds
• Maintains a database of all items received or released to shippers and maintains a database of package tracking numbers.
• Resolves all shipping / receiving problems using initiative, knowledge, and experience
• Stores, stacks, or palletizes materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods
• Will be required to perform general duties related to DLA Disposition Services property

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Supervisory Responsibility :

This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm.

Travel :

No travel is expected for this position.

Education and Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent.

Less than three (3) years of experience performing the described duties.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance :

This position is not subject to a government security investigation.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand;

walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear and smell. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Island Creek Associates Overview :

Island Creek Associates, LLC is a Maryland-based small business, certified as 8(a), EDWOSB / WOSB, and SDB, with a focus on supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and state contracting opportunities.

We provide expertise in a variety of diverse competencies including engineering analysis, research / development, program / project management, logistics, financial services, information technology services, facilities engineering, and space planning.

Our Team :

Our team members are often recognized for their dedicated work and success in helping our customers achieve their mission.

Supporting and caring about our team members brings out the best in all of us. The Island Creek culture and our upbeat employees make us one of the best small businesses to work for.

EO / Affirmative Action Statement :

We are an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at applicant.accessibility@icassoc.

com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Location Patuxent River, Maryland Minimum Experience Entry-level