Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Ken Garff American Fork Ford - American Fork, UT; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Competitive pay starting at $17/hour

Great culture

PTO and 401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, D

Life Insurance

Year-end bonus program

Employee discounts on vehicle purchase

Job summary

Ken Garff American Fork Ford is seeking an Automotive Shipping/Receiving Clerk to supervise shipping activities and maintain accurate records for incoming and outgoing shipments. You will oversee workers, verify bills of lading, determine shipping methods, and prepare items for shipment using packing and labeling procedures.

This position offers paid training, a starting wage of $17 per hour, a robust benefits package, PTO, 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for real career growth

Qualifications

• Must read and comprehend instructions and information.
• One year of experience in a dealership position is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required and ability to interpret vendor catalogs.
• Ability to use a parts department computer system, calculator, and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy and condition of shipments.
• Count, weigh, or measure items and verify against bills of lading and invoices.
• Determine method of shipment, routes, and rates.
• Affix shipping labels and prepare containers for shipment.
• Move shipments using tier-lift or hand trucks.
• Receive damaged goods and coordinate with shippers to resolve issues.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and ensure readiness for shipments.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Valid driver’s license

Dealership experience

Vendor catalogs interpretation

Use parts department computer system

Tools

Tier-lift truck

Hand trucks

Measuring tools

Calculator

Job description

Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!

American Fork Ford, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Automotive Shipping/Receiving Clerk that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork.

As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!

Here’s why you want to work here:

• Paid training and real career growth
• Competitive compensation package starting at $17 per hour
• Great people with a great culture
• Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
• Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

POSITION SUMMARY

Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments, and preparing items for shipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Count, weigh, or measure items on incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records.
• Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Affix shipping labels on packed cartons, or stencil identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.
• Assemble wooden or cardboard containers, or select preassembled containers.
• Insert items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
• Nail covers on wooden crates and bind containers with metal tape, using strapping machine.
• Stamp, stencil, or glue identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Post weights and shipping charges, and affix postage.
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Ensure that outgoing shipments meet specifications.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operate tier-lift truck or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Receive damaged or defective goods returned to establishment and designate “Returned Goods, Receiving Clerk”.
• Receive unsold products returned by Parts Driver.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. One year of experience in a dealership position is required. He/she must have a valid driver's license and have the ability to interpret vendor catalogs. The ability to use parts department computer system, calculator, motor vehicle, and tier-lift and hand trucks is also necessary. Ability to use mechanical tools such as crimpers, pliers, wrenches, and tape measure.

All employees must adhere to the below Company Values

Respect: We treat everyone with genuine care and concern

Intelligence: Intelligence means we’re able to learn, grow and adapt.

Greatness: We are consistently exceptional in our work and continually improve.

Honesty: We keep our commitments, tell the complete truth and act with integrity

Teamwork: We understand the responsibilities of teamwork and are determined to pull our own weight.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a physically demanding position. Stand six to eight hours per shift. He/she will lift and transport parts weighing up to 70 pounds several times during a shift from platform to storage area. He/she will also work on a Video Display Terminal and will operate tier-lift and hand trucks. Will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

NOTE

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job and to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances dictate.

I have carefully read and understand the contents of this Job Description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me. I also understand that this Job Description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the Company has the same right.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer