Shipping Clerk - 2nd Shift

G.A. Richards Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Sick time

PTO after 90 days

Job summary

G.A. Richards Group in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is hiring for a role focused on verifying and managing product records, including loading, unloading, and preparing shipments. The position requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Key responsibilities include inspecting incoming orders, maintaining quality documentation, and ensuring a clean work environment. The role offers a pay range of $17/hr - $21/hr and benefits after 90 days, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Proficient in organizing and keeping records.
• Able to work in a loud environment while following safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and record incoming and outgoing product.
• Maintain organization of the storage area and work environment.
• Train other employees on job requirements and enhance collective performance.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Organization

Record keeping

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Lift truck

Computer

Job description

Pay Range: $17/hr - $21/hr

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, sick time, and PTO after 90 days

Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Summary: Verifies and keeps records on all incoming and outgoing product. Organizes all product throughout the plant and prepares product for production and/or shipment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following

Loads/Unloads product from company and customer vehicles

Inspects incoming orders for damage and/or discrepancies by: Verifying piece counts, weights, and container type and quantity. Comparing results with bills of lading, incoming shippers, or other records. Contacts customers with discrepancies of piece count or weight count

Records receipt of incoming product by entering jobs in computer and printing the work order. Moves incoming product into 'Green' storage area. Keeps the 'Green' storage area neat and organized

Verifies piece counts, weights, and container type and quantity for outgoing shipments. Compares with State Heat Treat work order. Works with shift supervisor on discrepancies (complete or partial determination)

Examines outgoing shipments to ensure documentation is complete and correct

Bills jobs out of computer. Prints shipper, verifies accuracy, and forwards to appropriate driver. Sees that all documentation is forwarded to customer as required by job

Keeps “all areas” neat and organized with each job in correct location for operator access and driver loading or customer pickup

Readies jobs requiring shipment by UPS, Common Carrier, or other express shipping methods. This includes proper packaging, labeling, and paperwork

Able to perform lab tests (as needed) to determine characteristics such as effective case depth, case hardness, etc. Keeps a clear, consistent record of results

Create/review all certifications of compliance. Responsible for certificates being complete and correct. Maintains a retrievable file of copies

Maintains quality system requirements regarding rejected material

Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies. Maintains an inventory of all laboratory and inspection supplies. Orders replacement stock as needed through the Plant Manager

Able and willing to train other employees in the requirements of this job

Able and willing to train other employees to enhance own job performance

Responsible for upkeep of work environment. Includes maintaining equipment such as scales, lab saw, etc

Maintains an orderly and retrievable filing system of all shipping, receiving, and quality documentation

Operates lift truck or uses hand truck safely

Follows all written procedures and instructions in the performance of required tasks

Requirements

Physical Demands

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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud