Shipping Clerk

DescriptionJob Description:Assist in coordinating the office functions of shipping and receiving, also incorporating picking and/or locating functions of the distribution departments.Responsibilities Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment through the enforcement of housekeeping safety policies. Perform generalhousekeeping. Provide suggestions and feedback on improving departmental processes, performance goals, and environment. Track, prepare, and maintain accurate records of orders including arrival and departure times for inbound and/or outbound shipments. Proficiently use current warehouse management system to effectively troubleshoot and solve problems including research of receipts and Bills of Lading. Accurately track dock assignments and trailers in the yard. Confirm and/or schedule pickup and delivery appointments with carriers. Maintain accurate and organized files of all receipt and shipping records. Accurate and timely preparation of all corresponding receipt and shipping paperwork. Operate various types of forklifts to perform Lift Truck Operator duties as necessary to support receiving and shipping operations. See Lift Truck Operator job description. Other related and similar duties as assigned.Position Requirements Possess good oral and written communication skills. Successfully complete and pass required lift truck operation tests and training and obtain and maintain appropriate lift truck licensing. Able to use RF (radio frequency) units. Able to pay close attention to detail and follow instructions/procedures to meet quality standards. Able to perform repetitive tasks (including physical requirements as described below) on a consistent basis. Must be able to perform pre-shift stretching (includes bending, reaching and stretching with hands, arms, legs and feet and bending and twisting waist) as required for position. Able to work a 40-hour work schedule. Maintain consistent and acceptable attendance. Available to work overtime as needed, including weekend work. Available for mandatory overtime as appropriate based on business demands. Able to fulfill all essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner. Abide by all safety policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines in order to prevent and reduce exposure to accidents and injuries. Able to work in a team environment by assisting in training and facilitating job duties for other team members (including temps). Demonstrate a positive attitude. Proficiency with PC’s, including the following software packages: Microsoft and WMS Oracle. Able to use Microsoft Outlook to communicate with people on other shifts and address issues as necessary. Exercise critical thinking and demonstrate prudent judgment when making decisions independently. Manage multiple assignments/tasks simultaneously and demonstrate strong organizational skills. Some knowledge of Spanish would be helpful but not requirement. Effectively follow shipping plan and objectively distribute work orders to lift truck operators.Physical Requirements Perform repetitive tasks as required. Perform pre-shift stretching (includes: bending, reaching and stretching with hands, arm, legs and feet and bending and twisting waist) as required for position. Please use the frequency chart to indicate approximate time spent performing physical requirements.Frequency Chart (eight-hour Work Day) Frequency of ActivityPercentageTime (Hours) Minimal (M)1% - 5%0 – 0.5 Occasional (O)6% - 33%0.5 – 2.5 Frequent (F)34% - 66%2.5 – 5.5 Continuous (C)67% - 100%> 5.5 Bending/StoopingPhysical RequirementsOccasionalReachingOccasionalCarryingOccasionalReadingContinuousClimbingMinimalSittingFrequentDrivingOccasionalRepetitionOccasionalGripping/GraspingOccasionalSquattingMinimalKneelingMinimalStandingOccasionalLifting (Up To 25 Lbs.)OccasionalTwistingMinimalLifting (Up To 50 Lbs.)OccasionalTypingFrequentOver Shoulder / OverheadMinimalWalkingOccasionalPullingOccasionalWritingOccasionalPushingOccasional   The job duties for this job description include but are not limited to the requirements specified above. Certain conditions may require temporary duties; however, these duties will be within the scope of physical requirements for this pay grade.Visit our Careers Site: www.fellowesbrands.com/us/en/careers/Pages/overview.aspx Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran statusFellowes, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Fellowes' property, and Fellowes will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting the Talent Acquisition Department.