Shipping Clerk

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ochlocknee (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Warehouse Associate for the 2nd shift in Georgia. You will support shipping office duties, check in drivers, handle orders in JDE, and operate a forklift to place finished product safely in the warehouse.

Strong communication and safety awareness are essential. This role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and work the 5 pm–5 am shift, with a $24.77 hourly rate plus a $2.00 shift differential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Two years of scheduling experience preferred.
• Experience with JDE, Excel, Word and Outlook is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules to minimize accidents.
• Greet and direct transportation resources and verify order numbers in JDE.
• Create picks/packs, ship supports, and manage orders in JDE.
• Communicate with customer service and staff to coordinate shipments.
• Lead loading assignments and resolve overweight truck issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Directing people

Physical strength

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

JDE

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the Customer Service duties in the shipping office, including checking in truck drivers and vendors, answering phones, using JDE, using RFSMART, Excel, Word, Outlook, and operating printer, copiers, fax machines, etc. Supporting proper and timely order fulfillment for our customers. Operating a forklift and ensuring finished product is correctly and safely placed in the warehouses as directed.

Department

Warehouse

(2nd Shift - 5 pm -5 am)

Reports To

Warehouse Supervisor

Hire Rate

$24.77

Job Duties

• Perform work according to established safety rules and practices, while striving for ZERO Accidents.
• Identify Near Misses along with appropriate corrective actions.
• Greets and directs all transportation resources. Acknowledgement and verification of order numbers in JDE.
• Work in JDE creating Picks and Packs, Ship Supports, entering appointments, pick-ups, transfer orders and receive orders.
• Communicate with customer service, staff, supervisors and others who require communication.
• Assigns loading door to drivers based on most efficient loading capabilities.
• Resolves problems associated with overweight trucks. Modifies and changes orders in accordance to cut-order procedures.
• Resolves shipment discrepancies between JDE and updates load cut reports.
• Performs other tasks and special assignments as requested.
• Support and lead Oil-Dri’s loss prevention efforts.
• Correctly placard items for inventory, correctly fill out inventory pallet and inventory sheets and damage inventory.
• Stack or restack product onto pallets as needed.
• Performs pre-operational equipment checks and monitors forklift performance and gauges during operation.
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must act in accordance with WE CARE and participate in improvement activities.
• Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures and to uphold values inherent to Oil-Dri.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:
• HS Diploma or Equivalent.
• Licensure/Certification:
• Work Experience:
• Knowledge of the Oil-Dri Entry, Shipment Procedure, and Product Line, preferred.
• Two years of scheduling experience, preferred
• Strong administrative skills with willingness to handle paperwork.
• Ability to keep multiple jobs in controlled motion simultaneously.
• Experienced user of JDE, windows-based computing and software desired.
• Basic knowledge of using Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Operate a forklift throughout shift
• Training:
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand what constitutes good instructions.
• Ability to direct and instruct people
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently.
• Good sight and hearing to avoid hazard.
• Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.
• Must meet all physical requirements of the position.
• Hire Rate: $24.77 + $2.00 shift differential