LTL Shipping & Receiving Clerk

austinlighthouse; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Austin TAB (Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse) is seeking a Warehouse Logistics Associate to coordinate 3PL shipments, build TL/LTL freight plans, and ensure accurate packing and shipping records. You’ll collaborate with the Supply Lead, Wave Planner, and warehouse Manager to keep orders moving and data aligned in the WMS.

Requirements include a verifiable high school diploma or GED and 2–3 years in warehouse logistics; forklift certification within 30 days is expected.

Qualifications

• Verifiable high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer 2 to 3yrs experience in warehouse logistics.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and forklift certified within 30 days.
• Strong organizational and math skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, email and internet.
• Working knowledge of warehouse management software is a plus (Manhattan Scale).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with San Diego Contract.
• Build TL/LTL freight shipments for 3PL distribution.
• Coordinate activities with Supply Lead, Wave Planner, and warehouse Manager.
• Verify orders using RF Gun; compare items and quantities for shipment and documents in the WMS.
• Ensure shipments are properly packed and identified with shipping information.
• Prepare, process, and maintain records of shipments (e.g., manifest, bill of lading).
• Manage operating supplies and equipment.
• Prepare periodic activity reports for management.

Skills

Team building

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Manhattan Scale

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

ABOUT TAB:

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.

Today, Travis Association for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans.

Our Core Values guide us in everything we do: LIGHT: Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork.

TAB offers a variety of benefits to include 403(b) retirement plan; health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; employee assistance program; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; employee appreciation events; and more.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with San Diego Contract
• Successful candidate will build TL/LTL freight shipments for third party Logistics (3PL Distribution)
• Coordination of all activities with Supply Lead, Wave Planner, and warehouse Manager
• Verify orders are accurately filled using RF Gun and compare items and quantities of products gathered for shipment and documents and the automated warehouse management system
• Ensure shipments are properly packed and properly identified with shipping information
• Prepare, process, and keep records of shipments , e.g. manifest bill of lading
• Manage operating supplies and equipment
• Prepare periodic activity reports to share information with management

Requirements

• Verifiable high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Prefer 2 to 3yrs experience in warehouse logistics
• Ability to operate manual and electric pallet jacks, and also become forklift certified within the company and achieve certification within 30 days.
• Strong organizational and math skills
• Proficiency in the use of computers including good working skills with MS word, MS Excel, email and the internet
• A working knowledge of general warehouse management software will be a plus- current software used is Manhattan Scale

Skills

• The incumbent most demonstrate the following skills
• Team building skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Very effective organizational skills
• Strong communication skills a must

Personal Attributes

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Be Flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethic
• Professionalism

Physical Demands

• Be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Ability to be in a stationary position (stand/sit) for 4-8 hours
• Have strong dexterity capabilities to grasp, assemble, and manipulate objects
• Ability to stand for 7-8 hours per day
• Ability to lift/move up to 10-35 lbs. at times
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, adjust position for 50% of time
• Ability to work in extreme conditions with varying temperature, including cold and/or heat

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Background Check and Drug Screen required
• Internal and external applicants accepted
• Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US

Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply

TRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

TAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, TAB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf