Shipping Clerk (Manufacturing, 1st Shift, NW Houston 77041)

Federal Signal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Clerk in Houston. The role involves managing incoming and outgoing shipments, operating forklifts, and maintaining inventory. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in shipping/receiving and be proficient in CRM/ERP systems. This position requires strong attention to detail and effective time management skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of continuous receiving/shipping experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience operating a forklift in industrial/manufacturing setting.
• At least 2 years of CRM/ERP experience, Syteline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and keeps records on incoming shipments.
• Operates sit down forklift and side loader to move, load and unload material.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.

Skills

Time Management

Detail Oriented

Team Player

English Proficiency

Tools

CRM/ERP

Forklift

Job description

Essential Job Responsibilities: Following are the specific job responsibilities and duties necessary to accomplish the job purpose.

• Verifies and keeps records on incoming shipments.
• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming items to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records
• Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates, affixes shipping labels on packed goods
• Assembles shipping containers or selects preassembled containers and inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages
• Routes items to proper locations/departments
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies
• Pulls and packs product based on daily orders
• Meets specifics of customer orders in a timely manner
• Operate sit down forklift and side loader to move, load and unload material from receiving delivery truck to platform to storage or work area
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills, Experience and Education: Following are the skills, experience, education and related course work typically required or expected to perform the essential job functions:

• At least 2 years of continuous receiving/shipping experience
• At least 2 years’ experience operating a forklift in industrial/manufacturing setting
• At least 2 years of CRM/ERP experience, Syteline preferred
• Must have time management skills
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English

Essential Physical Requirements: The physical factors and working conditions required or expected while performing the essential functions of the job are described below:

• Regularly required to lift, carry, pull and push 50lbs. unassisted
• Regularly standing, stooping, kneeling, bending and turning
• Exposed to outdoor weather temperatures

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Work Hours and Schedules: The typical work hours and schedules for the job are indicated below, including the percentage and type of travel, if required.

• Must be able to work between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday
• Occasional Saturdays, as required to meet Production needs

Qualifications Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

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