Shipping and Receiving

Van Buren Township, Michigan · General Labor

Hourly Rate: $11.00/hr

Shift Times: 7:30am - 4:00pm with 30 minute lunch / and two 15 minute breaks Monday to Friday

Description and Qualifications:

Keep and verify records on incoming and outgoing shipments
Prepare items for shipment
Determine method of shipment by utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, rates and routes
Attach shipping labels on packed stencils or cartons; identify shipping information on goods, using stenciling equipment
Ability to utilize scanner
Gather preassembled containers, wooden containers, or cardboard together
Place items into containers using fillers, spacers and protective padding
Nail covers on binds containers and wooden crates with metal tape, using a strapping machine
Stencil, stamp or glue shipping instructions and identifying information onto containers or crates
Post shipping charges and weights, and affix postage
Inspect and unload incoming shipments, observe and document shortages, refuse defective items, and inform the shipper to replace damaged items and correct shortages
Forward items to different departments
Examine outgoing shipments and make sure they conform with specifications
Maintain inventory of shipping materials as well as supplies
May be required to perform only receiving or shipping activities and be referred to as Receiving Clerk or Shipping Clerk
May be assigned according to area of specialization, such as Reshipping Clerk or Freight Clerk
May receive defective or damaged goods returned to establishment and be addressed Returned-Goods Receiving Clerk
May receive unsold products returned by sales routes, sales representatives, driver and be designated Route Returner