Shipping Clerk

Description

Who we are looking for :

We are currently looking for a Shipping Clerk to be based out of Houston, TX. Reporting to the Distribution Manager, the Shipping Clerk's primary focus will be to provide administrative support to the Shipping and Manufacturing Departments.

Experience in lean manufacturing or business system based company is a plus.

What you'll do :

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Enter and monitor data into JDE
• Enter Purchase Orders
• Receive Raw and Finish Goods
• Prepare Traffic Schedules
• Support JDE outbound transactions
• Monitor material availability and release orders
• Track daily on time delivery and support corrective actions for failures
• Arrange carrier pickups and cost efficiency
• Provide back up support in the shipping department
• Document and inbound product shortages, damaged product, or excessive product
• Notify inventory control of any variances in quantity ordered and quantity received
• Monitor tag inventory and produce inventory tags
• Hand out work assignments to shipping personnel under the direction of the Shipping Supervisor
• Promote a safety culture and awareness within their area of responsibility
• Identify and champion opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to work weekends and off shifts as required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you'll bring :

High school diploma preferred

• 3-5 years of related work-experience preferred
• Computer literate in spreadsheets and work applications, including Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Hands on, accountable team player with the willingness to learn as well as teach others. This position requires extensive time spent within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of AS400, and / or JD Edwards a plus
• Well organized and able to process large amounts of information
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds.

The manufacturing plant is not climate controlled. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to;

eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and safety work shoes. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

Within 3 months, you'll :

• Complete any required training
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.
• Be well-versed in Atkore's Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.

Who we are :

Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We're committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture.

Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company.

We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that's consistent with our core values.

Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)