Parts Shipping and Receiving Clerk

International Alfa Romeo; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Milwaukee is seeking a Parts Shipping and Receiving Associate. This role involves assisting the parts sales staff, managing inventory, and ensuring accurate shipping and receiving of parts. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with various departments. This position offers a great opportunity for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to use parts department computer system.
• HazMat certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Count, weigh or measure items on incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Maintain receiving and shipping records.
• Ensure that outgoing shipments meet specifications.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

We have an immediate opening for a parts department shipping & receiving person. We are a large dealer that is fast paced and we are looking for someone to assist our parts sales staff. This role is designed to be an excellent stepping stone for future advancement, and allows the employee the ability to work both as part of a team and on individual responsibilities. This role will assist with putting parts away, pulling parts for our technicians, or wholesale customers. Shipping parts out via common carrier, UPS or other shipping companies. Assisting to organize the parts department, pulling returns and other duties as assigned.

We handle some of the most exciting automobiles in the industry and our customers have high expectations of us. The person filling this position will have a customer driven attitude and the willingness to see a task through. This position does require the employee to make prioritization decisions and excellent communication skills. This person will work with many other departments within the dealership to communicate and fulfill customer needs.

This position requires a high level of attention to detail, organization, and documenting. Accurate record keeping is a daily responsibility. Up dating logs, spread sheets, fellow employees and management are critical.

The Parts Shipping and Receiving Associate verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. Assures proper control of parts inventory and related administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Count, weigh or measure items on incoming and outgoing shipments, verity information against invoices, orders and other records
• Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
• Keep all bins, aisles and storage areas clean and clearly labeled
• Maintain receiving and shipping records, delivery truck maintenance records and returned parts records
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages
• Ensure that outgoing shipments meet specifications
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies
• Maintain bin locations
• Ability to lift, and carry 50 lbs on a frequent basis
• Ability to navigate stairs on a frequent basis
• Operate common tools such as 2 wheel dolly, pallet jack, barrel dolly, step stools, and other day to day equipment.
• HazMat (HM181) certification is a plus
• Forklift certification is a plus but not required
• Understanding how to pack and over pack items being shipped out to protect against damage.
• General housekeeping including but not limited to, sweep or mop floors, empty trash cans, wipe down parts shelving and other basic skills

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to use parts department computer system
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to operate an automobile
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Understand parts numbering systems for multiple manufacturers
• Use Excel or Google sheets and documents