A Shipping Handler & Receiver is responsible for preparing outgoing shipments and receiving incoming shipments. Their duties include organizing inventory for easy retrieval as new orders come in, reviewing incoming and outgoing shipment schedules to maintain productive operations and documenting damages to inventory.
Skills and Qualifications
A professional Shipping Handler & Receiver will have certain prerequisite skills and qualifications. These skills and qualifications guarantee the competitiveness of a candidate. Since Shipping Clerks are responsible for sorting, organizing, and transferring goods, they must have the following skills and qualifications:
Ability to lift 50 lbs. This is a physically intensive job and you will be on your feet for much of the day.
Ability to work alone with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of productivity
Excellent organization and administrative skills
High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. We process a high volume of shipments every day of the week.
Reliable transportation to our Factory Headquarters and punctuality is a must.
You will be working in a fully functioning and very fragrant candle studio. Please be advised that this job is not ideal for those with fragrance sensitivities.
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Some computer skills
Detail-oriented and multitasking skills
Current drivers license required
Current Forklift certification not necessary but is a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities
Obtain and process product orders, including receiving deliveries, registering them and distributing packages and letters within the company
Maintain the company stockroom through organizing, cleaning and cataloging items on a regular basis
Schedule large shipments and plan logistics to ensure that there is sufficient storage space for incoming items and staff on hand to manage the shipments
Keep files of goods shipped and received by preparing regular shipping and receiving reports for managers
Handle issues arising in shipping or inventory handling
Ensure adherence to environmental management and systems
Trouble shoots shipping issues and customer complaints that arise and work to solve them
Place merchandise in a warehouse or storage facility by packaging, lifting items as necessary, operating forklifts and pallet jacks for large goods
Salary for this position at $17 with a raise after a 3 month review. Employees have the option of purchasing health, dental, and vision benefits at group rates.