Job Opening: Warehouse Shipping/Receiving & Order Selector
Description
A Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for the efficient and accurate handling of incoming and outgoing shipments within a company. This includes tasks like receiving, storing, and shipping materials, verifying inventory, preparing shipping documents, and maintaining records. They ensure that all goods are handled safely, documented correctly, and delivered or stored in a timely manner.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the typical responsibilities:
Receiving:
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Verifying Shipments:Inspecting incoming shipments for accuracy, damage, and discrepancies with packing lists and purchase orders.
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Unloading and Storing:Unloading materials from trucks, unpacking items, and storing them in designated locations within the warehouse or facility.
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Inventory Management:Maintaining accurate records of incoming goods, updating inventory levels, and ensuring proper storage to prevent damage or loss.
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Communication:Notifying appropriate personnel of any discrepancies, damages, or delays in shipments.
Shipping:
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Preparing Shipments:Packaging goods for shipment, creating necessary shipping documents (e.g., invoices, bills of lading), and preparing items for transport.
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Loading and Securing:Loading items onto trucks or other transportation vehicles, ensuring they are properly secured for safe delivery.
A Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for the efficient and accurate handling of incoming and outgoing shipments within a company. This includes tasks like receiving, storing, and shipping materials, verifying inventory, preparing shipping documents, and maintaining records. They ensure that all goods are handled safely, documented correctly, and delivered or stored in a timely manner.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of the typical responsibilities:
Receiving:
-
Verifying Shipments:Inspecting incoming shipments for accuracy, damage, and discrepancies with packing lists and purchase orders.
-
Unloading and Storing:Unloading materials from trucks, unpacking items, and storing them in designated locations within the warehouse or facility.
-
Inventory Management:Maintaining accurate records of incoming goods, updating inventory levels, and ensuring proper storage to prevent damage or loss.
-
Communication:Notifying appropriate personnel of any discrepancies, damages, or delays in shipments.
Shipping:
-
Preparing Shipments:Packaging goods for shipment, creating necessary shipping documents (e.g., invoices, bills of lading), and preparing items for transport.
-
Loading and Securing:Loading items onto trucks or other transportation vehicles, ensuring they are properly secured for safe delivery.