Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Employnet Workforce Management; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Employnet Workforce Management in San Diego is seeking a shipping/receiving clerk to verify and process shipments. The role involves inspecting incoming and outgoing goods, determining shipment methods, labeling, packing, and maintaining records.

You will operate forklifts and hand trucks, use Excel/Word for data entry, and ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and DOT/RCRA regulations. A high school diploma and 1–3 years' related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years related experience or equivalent
• Experience with FedEx and UPS shipping software preferred
• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR shipping requirements and related regulations
• Proficient in preparing shipping documents compliant with Foreign Trade Regulations
• Experience using Excel and Word for data entry and record-keeping
• Knowledge of incoterms and handling of hazardous materials under DOT/RCRA

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming/outgoing shipments against bills of lading and invoices.
• Determine method of shipment and affix labels on cartons and crates.
• Prepare items for shipment and insert into containers; secure with packing materials.
• Maintain receiving/shipping records and data in Excel/Word.
• Operate forklift or hand truck to load/unload shipments.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and RCRA regulations for hazardous materials.

Skills

ITAR awareness

EAR awareness

Shipping docs

Data entry

Forklift operation

Hazardous materials

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

FedEx shipping software

UPS shipping software

ACE portal

AES filings

Job description

Up to $23.50 per hour San Diego, CA Onsite

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Job Description

SUMMARY

Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Determines method of shipment.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons.
• Inserts proper items into containers/boxes/crates.
• Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with strapping.
• Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages. Accurately count contents of received products and parts. Maintain receiving/shipping records as outlined in our procedures.
• Routes items to departments and personnel.
• Data entry in systems such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies to insure adequate supplies are on hand to meet production needs.
• Regularly use hand tools in a safe manner. Such tools include but are not limited to: hand saws, drills, box cutters
• Operates forklift truck or uses hand truck to load / unload merchandise to / from trucks picking up from or delivering shipments to the loading dock.
• Operates battery operated hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Operates forklift truck or uses hand truck to move, transfer or transport hazardous materials and/or hazardous wastes to other locations within the facility. Unloads hazardous materials from delivery trucks and loads hazardous wastes to trucks for shipment to appropriate disposal facilities in accordance with DOT and RCRA regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Familiarity with travelers, certificates of conformance and traceability protocols
• Awareness of:
  • International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
  • Product control under the U.S. Munitions List
  • Proper handling of products controlled under the ITAR
  • Shipping requirements for ITAR-controlled products, including shipping under an export license, use of license exemptions and tracking of shipments exported under licenses/license exemptions
• Awareness of:
  • Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
  • Product control under the Commerce Control List
  • Proper handling of products controlled under the EAR
  • Shipping requirements for EAR-controlled products, including shipping under an export license, use of license exceptions and tracking of shipments exported under licenses/license exemptions
• Proficient in preparing required shipping documents, including Commercial Invoice, that are compliant with the Foreign Trade Regulations
• Proficient in use of Customs & Border Protection ACE portal and filing of AES entries
• Proficient in use of Incoterms
• Knowledge of ITAR exemption import requirements
• Experience retrieving and reviewing Customs Forms 7501

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with FedEx and UPS shipping software (preferred).

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