shipping and receiving clerk

Work setting

• Manufacture

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine method of shipment
• Schedule distribution of goods
• Schedule transportation conveyances
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
• Maintain internal record-keeping system
• Record shortages and reject damaged goods
• Pack goods to be shipped
• Unpack goods received
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments
• Oversee loading and unloading of goods
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Forklift Operator Certification
• Narrow aisle forklift training

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Windows
• Adobe Suite

Equipment and machinery experience

• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability