Shipping and Receiving Clerk

TIGHITCO, Inc.; Granby, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TIGHITCO, Inc. is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to manage the shipping and receiving area and perform inspections of incoming material. The role requires basic data entry, good English communication, and coordination with carriers.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and be able to operate a forklift and related equipment. This position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to process and communicate information using Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to report relevant, accurate and concise information up the chain of command.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload product from trucks, obtaining signatures as required.
• Verify incoming freight against documentation with no damage or shortages.
• Inspect parts as received and record data accurately.
• Perform data entry on F-33 forms.
• Maintain organized shipping/receiving area, separating incoming from finished goods.
• Coordinate shipments with various carriers.
• Operate hoist, forklift and pallet jack as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned based on business needs.

Skills

English literacy

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Department: Shipping

Reports To: Contracts Administrator and Supply Chain Supervisor

Maintain the shipping and receiving area. Perform incoming visual inspection operations. Identify shortages and any non-conforming material, taking appropriate action as required by activity instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility:

• Loading and unloading product from trucks, signing and obtaining signatures as required.
• Ensure incoming freight is consistent with applicable documentation with no damage or shortages (purchase orders, freight bills, pack-slips, etc.).
• Inspect parts as received
• Accurate data entry on F-33
• Maintain high levels of organization in the shipping and receiving area, clearly segregating incoming from finished product.
• Responsible for coordinating shipments through various common carriers.
• Ability to operate hoist, forklift and powered pallet jack.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned based upon the needs of the business

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Activities, duties & responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Skills

Required Skills, Competencies & Certifications

• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to process and communicate information using Microsoft Office software
• Ability to report relevant, accurate and concise information up the chain of command.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to collaborate with a team, multi-task and work in a fast-pace environment.

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Shipping and Receiving Area 100% of the time
• Noise – Moderate to high noise
• Work near moving mechanical parts 5% of the time
• Fumes or airborne particles 20% of the time

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand, walk and sit frequently.
• Use hands and arms to handle, feel and reach frequently.
• Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently.

Vision abilities required are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization

U.S. citizenship is a requirement for this position as TIGHITCO is subject to ITAR compliance. Applicants must meet the definition of a "US person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 for purposes of Export Control compliance requirements.

AAP / EEO Statement

TIGHITCO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with a standing policy of non-discrimination. This means that all qualified persons are afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment including hiring and promotion without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.