Job Description

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BASIC PURPOSE

Perform activities to support all aspects of shipping & receiving work to ensure timely delivery of inbound freight and to schedule incoming goods against known capacities. Activities include data entry of shipping/receiving information, preparation and distribution of related reports, or file/record maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Schedule receiving appointments with vendors for all inbound freight. Prepare and update Delivery Appointment sheet daily for receiving department.

Responsible for accurate data entry.

Prepare in-bound documents.

Assign receiving doors for inbound carriers.

Enter in all Purchase Orders and verify all POs have been cleared by end of day.

Manage discrepancy report.

Schedule all backhauls by coordinating with the Buying department; prepare weekly backhaul report.

File out of stock and damage claims.

SUPERVISION

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Department staff, purchasing department

External: Carrier, vendors

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Related Experience: A minimum of 1 year experience with warehouse & delivery procedures required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally. Must have excellent telephone skills, strong math skills, and organizational skills, with attention to detail. Basic computer skills, and good analytical skills. Must be able to resolve routine problems of limited scope.

Physical Requirements:

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. SIT Frequent/Constant
2. STAND Occasionally
3. WALK Occasionally
4. DRIVE Not Present

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequent
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) N/A
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) N/A
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) N/A
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) N/A
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) N/A
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. Push/pull N/A
2. Climb/balance N/A
3. Stoop/squat Occasionally
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
5. Bend Occasionally
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally/Frequent
7. Grasp objects Frequently
type: Spread Sheets, Invoices, labels
8. Manipulate objects Occasionally
9. Twisting N/A