Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Mueller’s manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As a Shipping and Receiving Clerk, you will... 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Shipping Duties 

• Confirm shipments and Maintain records for auditing at the Chattanooga facility. 

• Enter on excel total sheet for balancing 

• If duplicate shipment research and provide information to the manager 

• Recall shipments back from carriers or pulled before leaving the dock 

• Ability to identify short shipments and raise awareness to manager 

• Look in TMS for freight charges on freight shipments 

• Communicate dollars shipped daily to manager 

• Dispute resolution - Communicate with customer service by providing tracking and documentation on shipments 

• Create bill of ladings, ensuring accuracy so shipments are invoiced every day 

• Print Shippers and file accordingly 

• Generate Miscellaneous shipping Memos and documentation 

• File Debit Memos 

• Investigate customer disputes for the Accounting and Credit department 

• Gather dispute information by providing copies of shipment and signed POD is to determine whether a claim is accepted or denied 

• Research discrepancies of shipments for Canada and West Coast Warehouse 

• Invoice shippers daily 

• Update accounting spreadsheet daily and compare with Hash Report 

• Assist with receiving outside OP's that have arrived on the dock each day 

• Assist with E-mailing purchasing with any problems 

• Assist with correcting all e-mail issues on receiving 

• Assist with Tungsten issues 

• Receive packing list into JD Edwards for OP's 

• Correct prior night receiving that had issues 

• Perform cycle counts as needed and directed by the Supervisor 

Receiving Duties 

• Direct inbound shipments to receiving area 

• Perform physical count of parts received and verify product is free from damage 

• Compare manifest/packing slip counts to actual count of parts received 

• Notate and initial paperwork after deliveries have been confirmed 

• Alert Purchasing department to all receiving issues and discrepancies 

• Record receipts into internal inventory system as required 

• May Coordinate deliveries with appropriate departments to ensure receiving area stays clear to receive parts at all times 

• Assist in annual inventory count 

• Keep and update daily receiving files 

• Coordinate with Quality for incoming RGA’s/RMA’s 

• Collaborate with Purchasing to streamline efficiency and accuracy of incoming receipts 

General Duties 

• Work safely in the manufacturing production environment 

• Follow detailed verbal/written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures 

• Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly 

• Communicate and work effectively with others 

• Provide hands-on and verbal job function training to coworkers as needed 

• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Production Supervisor 

• Record daily all work performed and correct distribution of work time 

• Use software systems as needed to complete job duties 

• Contribute to culture of high-quality products 

• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions 

• Perform other job-related duties as directed by supervisor per CBA and company policies 

• The Supervisor will instruct each employee in the responsibilities as listed in the procedures 

• The Supervisor will inform each employee where to access the procedure manual 

Job Expectations: 

• Ability to work with your hands 

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds 

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures (hot/cold) 

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach at arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch 

• Ability to use power tools, air tools, and other vibratory tools 

• Ability to work around hot heavy machinery 

• Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time 

• Ability to move materials with a powered vehicle (forklift)  

• Excellent attention to detail 

• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook 

• Proficiency in ERP planning systems 

• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures 

• Extremely organized and able to work with minimal supervision 

• Ability to develop professional relationships with coworkers across facility 

• Ability to perform basic math calculations 

• Repetitive standing, bending, turning, and twisting for extended periods of time 

• Specific vision requirements include close vision and color vision 

• Must be able to pass a basic aptitude test, physical, with drug/alcohol test and background screen 

• Candidates must be available to work all shifts including possible mandatory overtime on weekends 

• Previous experience in a foundry setting 

Required and/or Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): 

• Hard Hat 

• Safety Glasses 

• Hearing Protection 

• Face Mask 

• Protective Clothing 

• Steel Toe/Met Guard Shoes 

Required Education/Experience: 

• Must have high school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience 

Work is scheduled Monday through Saturday. Shifts are 8 to 10 hours with mandatory overtime shifts. Overtime is paid on time and worked over 40 hours a week. The facility does have multiple shifts, employees MUST be flexible and may be required to change shifts.