Shipping and Receiving Clerk I

Alamo Group Inc.; Winn (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Group Inc. is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk to support inventory control, packing, shipping, receiving, and disbursement tasks in a manufacturing warehouse setting.

The role requires operation of JD Edwards and barcode scanners, accurate clerical work, and adherence to safety and quality guidelines. Prior warehouse experience is preferred, with flexibility to meet business needs and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; prior warehousing experience preferred.
• Read and interpret written and verbal instructions; follow safety, quality, inventory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Enter information in JD Edwards system.
• Handle clerical duties including responding to emails.
• Follow department objectives, processes and procedures.
• Load, unload and move material within the warehouse.
• Use equipment such as forklifts, hoists, and carts.
• Multi-task to meet deadlines; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading instructions

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Attention to deadlines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

JD Edwards

Bar code scanners

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a manufacturing, warehouse, and shipping/receiving environment.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving materials up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular exposure to forklifts, material handling equipment, noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Occasional overtime or flexible hours may be required to meet business needs.

Position Summary

The objective of a Shipping & Receiving Clerk is to perform warehouse activities such as tracking and maintaining inventory, shipping, receiving, disbursements, identification of parts, and supplies.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Responsible for entering information in JD Edwards software system
• Responsible for performing all clerical functions related to the performance of job duties, including responding to all e-mail inquiries
• Demonstrate the ability to follow departmental objectives, processes and procedures
• Load, unload, and move material throughout warehouse areas
• Develop proficient use of equipment and lifting devices not limited to forklifts, lift trucks, flat bed carts, hoists, and other lifting devices
• Must be able to multi-task and meet all deadlines as assigned
• Ability to complete all other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSA's)

• Possess the ability to read and understand both written and verbal instructions.
• Adhere to safety, quality, inventory and production guidelines
• Report problems with quality, processes, and materials to Group Lead/Supervisor
• Explores methods of improving efficiency, speed, and quality of work being done
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Must be able to work well with others
• Ability to operate barcode scanners
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Prior work experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Previous warehouse experience is preferred.

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