Distribution / Shipping Clerk

New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire:
•    Medical, dental, and vision benefits
•    Company-paid life insurance 
•     11 paid Holidays
•    401k Plan with Company Match
•    Tuition Reimbursement 

Status:  Full-Time

Essential Job Functions:
•    Pick, pack and ship customer orders following guidelines, procedures and policies.
•    Provides assistance for on-the-job training of new employees and cross-training of current employees.
•    Develops and maintains positive relationships with customers. 
•    Communicate with appropriate personnel any potential shortages and backorders. 
•    Complies with all applicable quality system requirements. 
•    Seeks guidance and direction as necessary for the performance of the listed responsibilities and duties.
•    Demonstrates good judgement in investigating and resolving problems.
•    Always follows all safety procedures. 
•    Participates in 6S.
•    Participates and provides input for process improvement programs

  Knowledge and Education:
•    High School Diploma or Equivalent
•    Process written and oral communication skills sufficient to speak clearly and distinctly and read in English.

Job Experience:
•    Minimum of one (1) year inventory control or shipping / receiving experience preferred.

Skills and Competencies:
•    Computer skills preferred: SAP – Processweaver, FedEx Manager, MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook.
•    Performs expanded basic arithmetic calculations.
•    Applies common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
•    Must be detail oriented, organized, possess good analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

Equipment Used:
•    Standard office equipment, calculator, computer, wedge scanner, printers and shipping software.
•    Manual and electric pallet jacks.
•    Scales.
•    Electric shrink wrap machine.

Physical Requirements:
•    Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous day-to-day activities of a primarily productive and technical nature. (Lifting 60lbs / Carrying 40lbs.)
•    Moderate lifting, carrying, bending, pushing/pulling, climbing and prolonged standing.
•    Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and material.
•    Requires the ability to judge distance and space relationships (i.e. visualize objects of multiple dimensions)
•    Ability to work in a well-lighted, climate controlled, warehouse setting with adequate ventilation.