Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Loc Performance; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate shipping activities and ensure accuracy in shipments. This role involves overseeing incoming and outgoing shipments, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining records. You will play a vital part in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Join a dynamic team where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will contribute to the success of shipping operations. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 5-7 years of related experience.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipping activities and ensure accuracy of shipments.
• Resolve discrepancies and maintain shipping records.
• Standardize procedures to improve efficiency.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5-7 years of related experience

Job description

American Rheinmetall provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. ARV provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. ARV’s St. Mary’s, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at http://www.rheinmetall-arv-us.com

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approved Date: 1/15/2018

Approved By: Dept. VP

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Department: Materials

Summary: Coordinates activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, production orders and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Determines space requirements and position of shipment in trucks and lays out position of shipment.
• Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits of states.
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, and seals loaded truck doors.
• Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
• Resolves receiving discrepancies from suppliers.
• Coordinates all outgoing shipments with respective dock times.
• Schedules pick-up times with customer logistics department.
• Posts weight and shipping charges.
• Coordinates material flow for commercial customers with scheduled dock times.
• Prepares bills of lading.
• Maintains time records.
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of shipping methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Adjusts errors and complaints.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.

To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies:

Quantity of Work: The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.

Quality of Work: The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.

Judgement/Knowledge of Job: Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.

Punctuality and attendance.

Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.

The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.

Adherence to Policy: Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.

Adherence to Safety: Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and/or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

American Rheinmetall is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.