Shipping & Receive Clerk

Truck Bodies & Equipment International; North Dakota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Rugby Manufacturing, a leading North American designer and manufacturer of truck bodies, is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk in Rugby, North Dakota. The role involves processing outgoing loads, coordinating carrier pickups, packaging, loading with forklift, and supporting the shipment of goods produced.

You will build and maintain accurate shipping documents, work on continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure safety and housekeeping on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Clear and precise oral and written communication skills.
• Strong reasoning and independent decision making skills.
• Ability to work with the business operating system and PC’s (MS Office) required.
• Ability to read, count, and kit component parts, rotate materials, document work, perform basic math, and read serial numbers and shipping docs.
• Ability to deal effectively with carriers and vendors while maintaining positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Process outgoing loads, LTL, and other outgoing freight.
• Support the shipment of goods produced.
• Arrange carrier pickups and contact vendors for incoming freight status.
• Run reports, analyze data, and act on findings.
• Package products for shipment and load/unload with forklift as needed.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Strong reasoning

MS Office

Math skills

Carrier relations

Team player

Safety procedures

Tools

MS Office

Forklift license

Job description

Rugby Manufacturing is looking for a Shipping & Receiving Clerk. Starting wage is $16.90 and goes up to $23.80 depending on experience. Rugby is North America's leading designer and manufacturer of Class 3-5 dump truck bodies, landscape bodies, platform bodies, truck and trailer hoists, related truck equipment and accessories.

Job Summary:

• Process outgoing loads, LTL, and other outgoing freight
• Support the shipment of goods produced
• Responsible to make arrangements for pick-up by the carrier
• Contact vendors if incoming freight does not come in according to the paperwork
• Contact vendors to get status reports on late product
• Run reports, analyze, and act on the data as needed
• Build kits, load kits into bodies
• Package products for shipment
• Unload LTL or load LTL when necessary with forklift
• Involved and participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean Activities
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly manner and follow prescribed safety regulations
• Must report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department head
• Assist with other duties as needed in the Shipping Department

Environment:

Combination of office work and production floor

Job Requirements:

• Clear and precise oral and written communication skills are required
• Strong reasoning and independent decision making skills required
• Ability to work with the business operating system and PC’s (MS Office) required
• Ability to accurately read, count, and kit component parts, rotate materials, document work, perform basic math skills, and write legibly when working with serial numbers, quantities, shipping documents, job specifications, parts descriptions, measuring devices and instructions
• Ability to deal effectively with carriers and vendors promoting positive company image while ensuring the most advantageous relationships with them is maintained
• Ability to attend and participate in required company meetings
• Must be a team player that works with others in the company to meet company goals
• Must work in a safe manner following safety procedures, including wearing PPE, completing maintenance requests and communication hazards to co-workers and management
• Must be familiar with the material handling equipment and be a licensed forklift truck operator
• Must be able to fill out bills of lading and be familiar with various forms that are used and required by major freight carriers
• Must be familiar with proper packaging methods
• Ability to manually move products and materials up to 50 lbs., which includes but is not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and bending
• Ability to use overhead hoists which requires the ability to push and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to move about and stand on the production floor for extended periods of time
• Ability to work behind a desk or at a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to embrace continuous improvement to question and evaluate systems/procedures for the most efficient uses, better communications, and process improvement on an ongoing basis

ABOUT US:

Rugby a Subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation is located in Rugby, North Dakota.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 701-350-3298.

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