Shipping/Receiving Clerk (Finance)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Verify incoming goods prior to acceptance.
2. Confirm outgoing goods prior to loading.
3. Communication with TL, LTL carriers via telephone, fax, websites, etc.
4. Daily processing of shipping documents, customs (export) documents.
5. Daily communication with Customer Service regarding order details.
6. Record all shipping/receiving transactions within the computer system.
7. Inform Shipping Supervisor of any discrepancies that cannot be resolved.
8. Utilize routing guide to select approved carriers and determine most cost-efficient method for
shipping.
9. Safely operate forklift.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Measures and Outcomes

1. Safety performance
2. Quality performance

Education/Certification
High School Degree or Equivalent

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1.Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.
2. Ability to STOP-THINK-ACT and work safely.
3. Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business.
4. Ability to work on a rotating shift.
5. Ability to work rotating job stations

6. Ability to effectively work in teams.
7. Ability to professionally accept constructive feedback and criticism.
8. Ability to work in a warehouse-based environment with moving equipment and people.
9. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles.
10. Working knowledge of logistics.
11. Working knowledge of export shipping procedures.
12. Experienced use of an on-line control system.
13. Strong computer skills in Excel, Access, and Word.
14. Good oral communication and planning skills.
15. Ability to read, write, and speak English.
16. Ability to read and interpret tariffs, shipping and receiving documents, and freight invoices

Travel Requirements

1. None