Clerk Shipping

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

This incumbent performs a variety of duties to support shipping department to assure on- time shipments. Creates shipping documentation, bills-of-lading, etc.  This incumbent must work in concert with internal and external customers, such as, the shipping department, casing, scheduling, trucking lines, customer service and the final customer. 
 

1. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates shipping documentation including bills of lading, and export paperwork. (NAFTA Certs)
• Works closely with Logistics providers to assure on-time shipments.
• May be required to back up to Freight Coordinator by keying in routing request in customer website for collect customers.
• Print and distribute shipping schedules
• Direct contact with carrier drivers
• Communicate accurate shipment details to loaders and get dock door info for drivers via radio.
• Complete weekly cancelled carton report for DC
• Void/split carton shortages from customer BOL
• Assign consolidation location for loads in process
• Systematically close loads
• File BOL and prepare invoice for drivers.  Also maintains and files this information
• Updates dock locations

*This is not a listing of all work requirements or duties that may be inherent in the job

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Some college/Associates Degree preferred

• Read, write, add subtract, multiply and divide – understand implied instructions.
• Excellent attendance is required.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Job related knowledge should include traffic and distribution processes
• Ability to learn and comprehend changing processes of customer requirements is required.
• Must have basic knowledge of US Geography.
• Personal computer skills including Excel, Word, e-mail and the internet.
• Must be able to learn WM2013 warehouse management system.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Must be available to work overtime and work at satellite facilities as needed.
• Good organizational skills and able to handle multiple priorities.
• Must be able to work safely in a distribution environment.