Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Northern Contours; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Shipping and Receiving Clerk to perform essential duties in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely shipping of products while maintaining detailed records. The ideal candidate will be familiar with packing slips, shipping documentation, and material handling equipment, including being a licensed forklift operator. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of operations and customer satisfaction. If you thrive in a hands-on role and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with packing slips and shipping documentation.
• Experience in using material handling equipment and being a licensed forklift operator.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping and receiving duties in a manufacturing setting.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely shipping of products.
• Report defective materials and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Interpreting packing slips

Filling out bills of lading

Estimating weight for shipping costs

Proper packaging methods

Material handling equipment operation

UPS/FEDEX online software

Tools

Forklift

Job description

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

• 1st Shift: (M-Fri 7:00am to 3:30pm)

Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform shipping and receiving duties in a manufacturing setting. Ensure accurate and timely shipping of Company products while maintaining detailed records.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform shipping and receiving duties.
• Support the shipment of goods produced and the received goods and supplies to be used in or to aid in the production/storage of goods destined for sale to our customer base.
• Responsible to make arrangements for pick-up by the carrier specified on the customer’s purchase order which is conveyed to the shipping clerk by final inspection via the shipping instructions.
• Must report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Responsible for keeping an adequate supply of shipping materials on hand at all times.
• Required to forward a requisition for shipping materials to the Department Supervisor for approval.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Must be familiar with and able to interpret packing slips, to acknowledge receipt of the goods and forward to purchasing.
• Must be able to fill out bills of lading and be familiar with various forms that are used and required by the major freight carriers.
• Must be capable of estimating weight and use that information to calculate the cost of shipping.
• Must be familiar with proper packaging methods and able to interpret visual aids used to convey specific packaging requirements.
• Must be familiar with the most common material handling equipment and be a licensed forklift operator.
• Experience with UPS/FEDEX online software is preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Manufacturing environment which requires precaution, training and safety equipment (including safety glasses, ear plugs, closed toe shoes, gloves, etc.).
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts while performing job.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to move and handle product without damage to the product.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks while staying focused.
• Must be able to stand for eight (8) hours or more per day, with bending and twisting.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull up to fifty (50) lbs.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers, to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must be able to walk, reach with hands and arms, kneel, talk and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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