Warehouse Operations Clerk

NFI Industries; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries is seeking a Warehouse Operations Clerk in Suffolk, VA to ensure shipping documents are accurate and prepared on time. The role reports to the Operations Supervisor or Manager and involves daily carrier communication, data entry, and adherence to SOPs.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with drivers, using the warehouse management system to prepare bills of lading, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Experience with Manhattan Warehouse Management System preferred.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.
• Good visual acuity to inspect shipments.
• Good finger dexterity to input data into inventory records.
• Ability to input data on the computer to create a daily inventory report.
• Accuracy in recordkeeping and in sorting, checking, counting, and verifying items received.
• Strong time management, organizational, planning and self-motivation skills.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred, not required.
• MHE experience or desire to learn MHE.
• Requires the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed by the customer.
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.
• Lift and move totes up to 50-100 pounds.
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Walking in the facility and around the area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length.
• Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and access all areas of the building without limitations.

Responsibilities

• Communicates via email with outbound carriers daily, providing schedules for outbound shipments and equipment needs.
• Communicates with site personnel to ensure operations meet requirements.
• Receives all drivers and provides direction for outbound shipments.
• Uses a warehouse management system to open/close shipments and prepare accurate bills of lading for outbound freight.
• Ensures that drivers depart with appropriate paperwork.
• Ensures the accuracy of all shipping documents by adherence to SOPs.
• Gathers and enters data into the warehouse management system and maintains shipping records.
• Assists in resolving discrepancies.
• Assists in material handling duties such as receiving, put-away, picking, packing, or loading.
• Actively monitors trailer capacity and coordinates with spotters on trailer moves.
• Assists with other administrative duties as needed by the leadership team.
• Files all outbound paperwork for easy access.
• Maintains the seal log and load board with accurate information.
• Communicates work assignments such as appointments to receive, doors to load, items to pick, etc.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Fast-paced warehouse

Bilingual Spanish

Data entry

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Strong multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Manhattan Warehouse Management System

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Operations Clerk is responsible for ensuring that all shipping related documents are completed accurately and in a timely fashion. This position reports to Operations Supervisor or Manager.

Responsibilities

• Communicates via email with outbound carriers daily, providing schedules for outbound shipments and equipment needs.
• Communicates through various media with site personnel, providing essential information to ensure operations meet requirements.
• Receives all drivers and provides direction for outbound shipments.
• Uses a warehouse management system to open/close shipments and prepare accurate bills of lading for outbound freight.
• Ensures that drivers depart with appropriate paperwork.
• Ensures the accuracy of all shipping documents by strict adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Gathers, enters into the warehouse management system, and maintains all data and records related to shipping activities.
• Assists in resolving any discrepancies.
• Assists in material handling duties such as receiving, put‑away, picking, packing, or loading.
• Actively monitors trailer capacity and proactively works with spotters on trailer moves.
• Assists with other administrative duties as needed by the leadership team.
• Files all outbound paperwork so that it is easily accessible when needed.
• Maintains the seal log accurately with necessary information.
• Maintains the load board with accurate information.
• Communicates work assignments such as appointments to receive, doors to load, items to pick, etc.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.
• Experience with (Manhattan) Warehouse Management System preferred.
• Computer applications using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.
• Good visual acuity to inspect shipments.
• Good finger dexterity to input data into inventory records.
• Ability to input data on the computer to create a daily inventory report.
• Accuracy in recordkeeping and in sorting, checking, counting, and verifying items received.
• Strong time management, organizational, planning and self‑motivation skills.
• Bi‑lingual (Spanish) preferred, not required.
• MHE experience or desire to learn MHE.
• Requires the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed by the customer.
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10‑12 hours.
• Lift and move totes up to 50‑100 pounds.
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Walking in the facility and around the area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length.
• Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and access all areas of the building without limitations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.