Shipping Clerk (Temp to Hire)

ESSENTIAL TASKS & DUTIES:


* Utilizing the IFS system reports, determine daily stock inventory items that need to be picked and shipped.


* Prepare pick lists and delivery notes for daily shipments.

If errors exist, coordinate the correction of them.


* Assure orders and shipping quantities match picking documents through careful audit of said documents.


* Assemble packaging materials and packages merchandise per instructions, in preparation for shipment.


* Utilize networked shipping systems through UPS and Fed-Ex to process ground and freight shipments.


* Enter data pertaining to domestic and international shipments into the company's IFS system and into the shipping systems of commercial freight carriers (UPS, Fed-Ex, DHL, etc).

Prepare export documentation as required for international shipments.


* Notify consignee of shipment information to other offices and/or agents as needed.


* Coordinate with carriers and freight forwarders to schedule pick-up of goods.


* Ensure that drivers depart with appropriate paperwork.


* Initiate, answer & document tracer inquiries when requested via email and/or fax.


* Confirm physical shipment of goods and facilitate tracking of packages when requested.


* Process daily invoices in IFS.


* In conjunction with supervisor will be responsible for all outbound freight to comply with warehouse operations.


* Coordinate with Customer Service team to resolve ship instructions or customer requests when required.


* Ensure the accuracy of all shipping documents by strict adherence to standard operating procedures.


* Gather, enter into IFS and/or internal Network, and maintain all data and records related to shipping activities.


* Monitor the supply of packaging materials and requisition additional supplies as required.


* Complete necessary management reports as required.


* Help with or complete special projects at the discretion of the Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:


* High School diploma or equivalent required.


* Experience utilizing an MRP system, IFS is preferred.


* Experience with computerized dispatch shipping systems (UPS, Fedex, DHL).


* Previous shipping experience is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:


* Demonstrated self-motivation and self-discipline traits.


* Have a positive and flexible attitude.


* Qualified forklift driver.


* PC computer familiarity; must be experienced in Microsoft Word and Excel.


* Demonstrated effective communication skills: written oral and interpersonal skills.


* Demonstrated ability to multi-task, handling frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.


* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.


* Be organized and efficient.


* Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Other:


* Physica...