Date: December 20, 2021
Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Location: Lima, NY
Reports to: Supervisor
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Position Objective / Summary: The Shipping & Receiving Clerk works collaboratively with the Shipping Team Leader and other team members to perform all tasks involved in the receiving, storage, and shipment of all items received from suppliers or the production shop.
Join a fun, talented, hard-working team at one of the premier plastics and card manufacturers in the US. Our company has enjoyed consistent growth over the past several years, and you have an opportunity to play an important role in our continued growth and success. Our employees also appreciate our clean and modern facility, the Bristol Bucks recognition program, and bonus opportunity. Now, a bit more about what you’ll be doing as a Shipping and Receiving Clerk…
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Package finished goods accurately and neatly
- Load, wrap, and band pallets for shipping
- Assist in loading and unloading of vehicles driven by couriers and/or freight drivers
- Maintain cleanliness of inventory area and equipment
- Identify errors and report them to the Planning & Inventory Manager
- Read packing lists and other forms used by major freight carriers to ensure accuracy
- Inspect received items for accurate count, description, and labeling
- Participate in physical inventory counts and/or cycle counts as needed
- Make arrangements for pick-up by customer specified carriers
- Operate Pallet Jack and Fork Lift
- Communicate/collaborate with Sales and Customer Service team members
- Perform production duties during slow periods (see Production Operator job description)
- Perform related duties as needed by supervision
- Make recommendations for process improvement
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to learn and use the UPS Worldship and FedEx programs
- Familiarity with FedEx, DHL, freight trucks, and UPS shipping procedures
- Ability to understand requirements for international shipping
- Ability to quickly become familiar with all materials stocked and products produced
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
- Excellent interpersonal skills: teamwork/collaboration, verbal and written communication,
- Proficient knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to become a licensed forklift truck and/or electric pallet jack operator
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, or lift for long periods of time
Education & Experience Requirements:
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or current pursuit of such required
- Previous experience in Shipping preferred
Working Conditions: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here 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.
- Combination of shop and office environments
- Walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day
- Reaching above shoulder height and/or below the waist
- Lifting up to 60 lbs
- Exposure to the manufacturing area where personal protective equipment may be required
- Ambient room temperatures and lighting as found in a typical manufacturing environment
- Exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, and odors
This job description is a summary of the job duties and requirements that represent the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be complete in detail. Individuals classified in this job are expected to perform all the essential duties identified herein, and occasionally may be required to perform duties that are not included within this document.
Bristol ID Technologies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Bristol ID Technologies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.