Shipping Receiving Clerk (Mira Loma)

Shipping & Receiving Associate

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Shipping & Receiving Associate I This is the entry level. The employee requires higher levels of training and supervision to perform to manager expectations. Employees at this level have minimum knowledge of use of hand tools and record keeping.

Shipping & Receiving Associate II This is the intermediate level. The employee performs a full range of job functions, requiring minimal supervision from leads and managers.

Shipping & Receiving Associate III This is the experienced level. The employee performs a full range of job functions and uses independent judgement in making decisions where alternatives are determined by established procedures, methods, and practices. Employees at this level should excel in all responsibilities and duties and require no supervision to complete all duties to manager expectations. They should be able to train entry level employees on the various functions and responsibilities of the position.

Receive all incoming freight and log into receiving log.

Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices, sales instructions, or orders to verify accuracy.

Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.

Prepare shipping documents, such as commercial invoicing, certificate of origin, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.

Pack seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, computer equipment, or postage meter.

Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.

Deliver or route materials to departments using hand truck, forklift, or sorting bins.

Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.

Keeps shipping area clean.

Organize incoming freight and put away in designated area.

Responsibilities / Duties :

Aquire information from Sales Department and Purchasing Department.

Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.

Calculate shipping costs.

Coordinate shipping activities with external parties.

Pick up shipments from vendors for Purchasing & Inventory.

Deliver shipments to customers with the service vehicles.

Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.

Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

Package objects for shipping.

Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.

Record shipping information.

Education, Work Experience, Skill Requirements & Certifications :

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required :

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.

Minimum Experience required :

Skills Required :

Minimum License, Certifications & Affiliations / Memberships and CEU's :

Special Requirement :

Work Environment :

Working in the shop, the following conditions may apply :