Shipping / Receiving Clerk

Position Summary The shipping Clerk is responsible for coordinating and executing the shipment of products from the warehouse to customers, vendors, and distribution centers. This role ensures that all shipments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and shipping regulations. The Shipping Clerk works closely with the warehouse team, carriers, and customer service teams to maintain smooth logistics operations and timely deliveries. You have the responsibility as an employee at Akro-Mils to make a good quality product to exceed our customer expectations. You have the authority and responsibility to initiate recommendations to resolve problems and continuously improve our Quality Management. Total Quality Management involves all employees at Akro-Mils to be dedicated to participating in improving our processes, our products, and our culture. Quality product starts and ends with you! Take pride in your work by providing a clean & functioning product for our customers. Duties and Responsibilities The duties listed below are not all inclusive of the work that will be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. * Prepare, verify, and process shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists, and shipping labels. * Coordinate with the warehouse team to ensure orders are accurately picked, packed, and staged for shipments according to order specifications. * Coordinate with carriers and freight companies to schedule pickups and deliveries. * Ensure shipments meet customer requirements, including special handling, labeling, or packaging. * Maintain accurate records of shipped and received goods in the inventory management system. * Inspect outgoing shipments for accuracy, quality, and compliance with shipping standards. * Work closely with the warehouse team and production teams to resolve shipping discrepancies or delays. * Assist with inventory control by tracking and reporting shipment statuses. * Follow all safety protocols and warehouse procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Education and Experience * High school diploma or general education degree (GED); required * Minimum of two years warehouse and/or shipping experience; required * Forklift certification (preferred) * Computer proficiency (Word and Excel); required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Warehouse and Shipping operations, methods, and practices. Knowledge of Bar Code Technology and Electronic Data Interchange. LANGUAGE SKILLS: * Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. * Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. * Ability to speak effectively with coworkers and supervision. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: * Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. * Ability to do two mathematical operations to arrive at the solution. REASONING ABILITY: * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. * Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. The employee is rarely exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and has a low risk of electric shock.

Created: 2025-03-03