Under general supervision from designated supervisor, perform duties relating to the receipt, distribution, and tracking of incoming material and equipment as well as the dispatch of outgoing shipments.

Duties

• Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment: Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.

• Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.

• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.

·     Inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.

• Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.

·       Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.

• Routes items to other departments.

• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.

• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• May operate tier-lift truck or use handtruck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area.
• May direct others in preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.

• May perform only shipping or receiving activities and be known as Shipping Clerk or Receiving Clerk.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER
 

none

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

1. ability to make arithmetical computations
2. ability to follow simple written and/or oral instructions
3. ability to read, write, and comprehend basic communications