Shipping Clerk (Temp to Hire)

AMOT Controls Corp.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AMOT Controls Corp. in Houston, TX seeks a Shipping Coordinator to manage daily stock, pick lists, and shipments. You will use the IFS system to verify quantities, prepare documents, and coordinate with carriers.

The role requires High School diploma, experience with MRP/IFS, and forklift operation. Strong attention to detail, communication, and the ability to multi-task are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with MRP/IFS preferred.
• Experience with dispatch shipping systems (UPS, FedEx, DHL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine daily stock to pick and ship using IFS reports.
• Prepare pick lists and delivery notes for daily shipments.
• Audit orders to ensure picking quantities match documents.
• Assemble packaging and prepare items for shipment.
• Process shipments via UPS and FedEx; manage freight.
• Enter shipment data into IFS and carrier systems; prepare export docs.
• Notify consignee of shipment details as needed.
• Coordinate with carriers for schedule pickups.
• Ensure drivers depart with correct paperwork.
• Handle tracer inquiries by email or fax.
• Confirm shipment and tracking as requested.
• Process daily invoices in IFS.
• Support outbound freight coordination with supervisor.
• Collaborate with Customer Service to resolve ship instructions.
• Maintain accuracy of shipping documents per SOP.
• Maintain data/records in IFS and network.
• Monitor packaging materials and reorder as needed.
• Prepare management reports; assist with special projects.

Skills

MRP systems

Shipping coordination

English fluency

Forklift operation

Multitasking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

IFS

MS Word

MS Excel

Dispatch systems (UPS, FedEx, DHL)

Job description

• Utilizing the IFS system reports, determine daily stock inventory items that need to be picked and shipped.
• Prepare pick lists and delivery notes for daily shipments. If errors exist, coordinate the correction of them.
• Assure orders and shipping quantities match picking documents through careful audit of said documents.
• Assemble packaging materials and packages merchandise per instructions, in preparation for shipment.
• Utilize networked shipping systems through UPS and Fed-Ex to process ground and freight shipments.
• Enter data pertaining to domestic and international shipments into the company’s IFS system and into the shipping systems of commercial freight carriers (UPS, Fed-Ex, DHL, etc). Prepare export documentation as required for international shipments.
• Notify consignee of shipment information to other offices and/or agents as needed.
• Coordinate with carriers and freight forwarders to schedule pick-up of goods.
• Ensure that drivers depart with appropriate paperwork.
• Initiate, answer & document tracer inquiries when requested via email and/or fax.
• Confirm physical shipment of goods and facilitate tracking of packages when requested.
• Process daily invoices in IFS.
• In conjunction with supervisor will be responsible for all outbound freight to comply with warehouse operations.
• Coordinate with Customer Service team to resolve ship instructions or customer requests when required.
• Ensure the accuracy of all shipping documents by strict adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Gather, enter into IFS and/or internal Network, and maintain all data and records related to shipping activities.
• Monitor the supply of packaging materials and requisition additional supplies as required.
• Complete necessary management reports as required.
• Help with or complete special projects at the discretion of the Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience utilizing an MRP system, IFS is preferred.
• Experience with computerized dispatch shipping systems (UPS, Fedex, DHL).
• Previous shipping experience is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrated self-motivation and self-discipline traits.
• Have a positive and flexible attitude.
• Qualified forklift driver.
• PC computer familiarity; must be experienced in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills: written oral and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, handling frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Be organized and efficient.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Other:

• Physical Requirements: This position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling activities. In addition, there is frequent reaching and climbing of stairs. There is pushing and lifting / carrying of boxes weighing 50 lbs. Average vision and hearing are sufficient. This position is physically demanding.
• Working Conditions: Individual will generally be working in the production area. Noise levels encountered will vary from heavy machining to minimum noise level. Likewise, individual may be exposed to fumes from chemicals, paints, and assembly glues in the manufacturing areas. Please refer to the MSDS Notebook in this department for specific details regarding chemical exposure.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1 year:

Experience with computerized dispatch shipping systems (UPS, Fedex, DHL).

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