Distribution Clerk

Avantor; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Associate to coordinate inbound and outbound freight, ensure accurate labels and documentation, and support loading/unloading activities. This role requires strong attention to detail, basic math, and ability to operate forklifts and related equipment.

The position involves collaborating with the Transportation Department to develop freight schedules, maintain records, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires good judgment and decision-making ability.
• Communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.
• Simple math skills required.
• Ability to operate fork lift, crane, and truck as needed.

Responsibilities

• Schedule inbound and outbound freight with the Warehouse or Transportation Manager.
• Ensure labels and tickets are applied before shipping.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks and operate equipment as needed.

Skills

Good judgment

Communication skills

Simple math skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity:

Responsible for ensuring that all shipping and receiving documents and functions are completed accurately and on time. Communicates with customers as required and, with the Transportation Department, develops inbound and outbound freight schedules.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance)

• With the Warehouse or Transportation Manager, schedules inbound and outbound freight to comply with warehouse operations and capacities.
• Ensures proper labels and tickets have been applied before shipping.
• Maintains good security habits at dock doors.
• Assists in loading and unloading trucks when necessary; operates fork lift, crane, and truck as needed.
• Complies with OSHA and other appropriate standards.
• Ensures the accuracy of all receiving and shipping documents.
• Gathers and maintains all data and records relative to shipping and receiving activities.
• Enters data into systems.
• Ensures that receiving counts match packing lists and purchase orders and that shipping counts match picking documents.
• Assists in resolving any discrepancies.
• Collects all documentation for inbound freight and route to the proper record-keeping unit.
• Directs and oversees the pallet control and exchange program.
• Participates in cycle counts and help maintain inventory accuracy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience required.
• Experience with shipping and receiving operations is also necessary.
• Experience with personal computers.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• Requires good judgment and decision-making ability.
• Communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.
• Simple math skills required.
• Ability to operate fork lift, crane, and truck as needed.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.

Although the associate primarily works in an office environment, while performing the duties of this job, the associate can be exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate may work near moving mechanical machinery and/or vehicles and the noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$41,000.00 - $66,125.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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