Shipping and Receiving Clerk Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
- The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for packing and packaging by hand a wide variety of products and materials to meet customer requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Load materials and products per designated shipping requirements.
- Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
- Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure packing specifications are met.
- Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
- Mark and label containers, tag, or products.
- Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers using hand tools.
- Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for the shipping or delivery of materials.
- Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges using computer or price list.
- Determine shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
- Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
- Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
- Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision.
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