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Shipping Clerk

C&W DustTech, Alvarado, TX, United States


Shipping Clerk

This position is responsible for verifying and keeping records on outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. Compares identifying information and counts and other information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records. Attention to detail and follow through are of the utmost importance.
Essential Duties:
Accurately gather and assemble items for shipment from Production Floor Traveler and other documents
Prepares item for shipment by boxing, building crates, banding to pallets, shrink wrapping or other methods; either standard packaging or as specified by the customer or the shipping coordinator
Accurately determines weights and dimensions of shipment and relays the information to the shipping coordinator
Inspects outgoing shipment to ensure they meet C & W standards
Once the paperwork is complete, the shipper will affix shipping label and or other documents
Safely load shipment on trucks of all types ensuring no damage is caused to the shipment or the outbound carrier
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
1-2 years of purchasing experience required; Purchasing experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment preferred.
Abilities:
The shipping clerk must have the ability to see details at close range within a few feet away
The shipping clerk must have the ability to communicate information, clearly speaking so others will understand
The shipping clerk must have the ability to listen to and understand information and direction communicated by others
The shipping clerk must have the ability to follow direction and safety rules while completing their assigned task in a timely manner.
Skills:
Must have forklift experience and be extremely safety minded
Must be familiar with crating and packaging tools and equipment
This job requires a person to be on their feet and Mobil up to (10) hours a day
Must work clean, safe and be well organized
Other Requirements:
Must maintain excellent attendance record.
Must pass drug test and physical.
Physical Demands:
Sit - Occasionally
Reach Outward - Occasionally
Stand - Constantly
Reach Above Shoulder - Occasionally
Walk - Constantly
Lift/Carry 10lbs or less - Frequently
Climb - Occasionally
Lift/Carry 11 20 lbs. - Frequently
Crawl - Occasionally
Lift/Carry 21 50 lbs. - Occasionally
Squat/Kneel - Frequently
Push/Pull 12 lbs. or less - Occasionally
Manually Manipulate - Frequently
Push/Pull 13 25 lbs. - Occasionally
Speak - Constantly
Push/Pull 26 50 lbs. - Occasionally
Other Physical Requirements: Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment:
The Shipping Clerk will work primarily in a manufacturing facility subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, with exposure to occasional temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees. The noise level in the environment may be moderate to loud.