Shipping and Receiving Clerk I

alamogroupexternal; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

alamogroupexternal is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk for a manufacturing, warehouse environment in Michigan. You will track and maintain inventory, handle shipping and receiving, and identify parts and supplies.

Responsibilities include entering data in the JD Edwards system, handling emails, following procedures, loading and moving materials, using forklifts and lifting devices, and meeting deadlines while upholding safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; prior warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience with warehouse operations and inventory tracking.
• Ability to operate barcode scanners and basic MS Outlook/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Enter information in JD Edwards system.
• Perform clerical duties including responding to emails.
• Load, unload, and move materials in the warehouse.
• Develop proficiency with lifting devices and equipment (forklifts, hoists, carts).
• Multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Reading instructions

Safety adherence

Quality reporting

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

JD Edwards

Barcode 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.