What are the responsibilities and job description for the SHIPPING & RECIEVING CLERK position at Memco?
MEMCO Houston is looking for an experience Shipping & Receiving Clerk. Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience. If interested please send resume to Isaias Rodriguez at isaias@memcostaffing.com. For more information please call and ask for Isaias Rodriguez.
The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is accountable for preparing outbound shipments of products and receiving inbound shipments.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Works with Operations team to prepare shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; determines most economical and efficient shipping method; packs items to ensure safe delivery.
· Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
· Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment
· Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory which is shipped or received.
· Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
· Delivers items to requisitioning departments and obtains authorized signatures for accepted items.
· Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents.
· Maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.
· Operate dolly, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; operate company vehicle to deliver shipments; assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area; may lock warehouse and set alarms.
· Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, and environmental standards.
· Recommend process improvements to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
· Report issues/problems to leadership
· Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· High school diploma or GED
· At least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
· Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
· Ability to receive, track and distribute materials, supplies and equipment
· Ability to read, sort, check, count and verify numbers
· Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects
· Able to work on feet for long hours in cold and warm conditions
· Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record
· Ability to drive a forklift