Primary Duties of Position:

Verify and keep records of incoming and outgoing shipments. Prepare items for shipment.

• Examine incoming material and compare with records, such as Bill of Ladings, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment.

• Prepare documents, such as work orders, bill of lading, and shipping orders to route materials.

• Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.

• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and record keeping purposes.

• Contact carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.

• Confer with internal and external customers to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and non conformance to specifications.

• Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.

• Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, and demurrage charges, using calculator or price list.

• Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and postage meter.

• Sustainment and suggested improvements with the 5S system to ensure a clean, organized and safe work environment.

• Flex hours to accommodate various truck schedules including nights and weekends to satisfy business demand.

• Other duties as assigned.