Shipping Receiving Clerk

Point Eight Power; Bay Saint Louis (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Shipping & Receiving Clerk to ensure the smooth flow of materials essential for producing top-quality products. This role involves preparing and packaging shipments, verifying the accuracy of received materials, and collaborating with various departments to maintain efficient operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical skills, an understanding of production processes, and excellent communication abilities. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will directly impact the delivery of excellence to clients and support the overall mission of the organization.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of shipping and receiving experience preferred.
• Self-motivated with strong mechanical knowledge and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work orders and packages for timely shipment to clients.
• Examine materials for accuracy and ensure on-time shipment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Computer Skills

Verbal & Written Communication Skills

Math Skills

Manual Dexterity

Production and Processing Knowledge

Tools

Forklift

AS400 System

Microsoft Office Business Suite

Hand Tools

Job description

The overall objective of the Shipping & Receiving Clerk position is to ship and receive the necessary materials needed to produce quality Point Eight Power products, as well as preparing, packaging and shipping completed products to our clients. Consistent and accurate modeling and representing of the Point Eight Power brand, mission, vision, values and organizational strategy are essential to achieving the goals of the organization.

Essential Accountabilities

1. Support the effort of providing best‐in‐class service to our clients by preparing work orders and packages for shipment so that the material gets to our clients safely and in a timely manner.
2. Examine the materials or products to confirm quantity, description and code / part numbers in order to ensure accuracy of the material received or products preparing to ship.
3. Locate and distribute any material, equipment or supplies needed by the Fabrication, Production and Field Service departments in order to complete jobs and to ensure on‐time shipment of our products.
4. Effectively communicate with various departments such as Procurement, Engineering, Fabrication and Production to ensure parts are received as needed to maintain efficient throughput.
5. Decrease the cycle time of our products by assisting the Material Coordinator with inventory by performing cycle counts.
6. Use mechanical knowledge to operate equipment such as forklift in order to move or store received parts, equipment or supplies in the correct location.
7. Accurately enter receipt information into the AS400 system in a timely manner to ensure the efficient process of invoices through our Accounting department.

Required Skills

1. Interpersonal Skills: Self‐motivated and able to identify, examine, and resolve issues independently from others. Hold a strong regard for guidelines, procedures and integrity.
2. Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including ratchet straps, forklift, overhead crane, nail gun, staple gun, hand tools, air tools, and miter saw.
3. Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications and programming such as Microsoft Office Business Suite; knowledge of accounting software such as AS 400.
4. Verbal & Written Communication Skills: This position requires the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one‐on‐one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
5. Math Skills: This position requires minimal skills (add, subtract, etc.).
6. Manual Dexterity: The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
7. Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Required Experience

1‐2 years of shipping and receiving experience, preferred.