Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Responsible for the preparation of shipping documents and other required paperwork to move shipments from the warehouse. Performs inventory control functions using multiple reports. Additionally, the Shipping and Receiving Clerk will operate cherry pickers and/or “reach” trucks to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise as well as pull product for pick-up or shipment. Hand-held, radio-frequency equipment is utilized to inventory product added to or leaving a stocking location.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Completes order maintenance generating invoices for all work assignments
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, cherry picker or “reach” truck or other power equipment
• Files various paperwork as required
• Prepares bills of lading for shipments to customers and verifies BOL's with actual load sheet
• Verifies packing slip and related papers with orders received
• Provide POD's for customers and customer service for lost or delayed shipment
• Works with Corporate customer service to release orders with internal data entry problems that need to be expedited or are past due
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards
• Monitors and helps expedite past due orders using the Down in Shipping Report
• Obtain dimensions and documents for export shipments.  Generates export documents when necessary
• Outbound administrator prints, separates, and prepares sales orders for the floor lead persons
• Issues paperwork for materials returned
• Outbound administrator helps maintain inventory accuracy and MRP requirements by monitoring and correcting over allocated items using Over Allocation Report, Location - Order Number Report, and Shipping Transaction Edit Report
• Work with other departments or plants to have items sent to warehouse to fill customer orders
• Contacts trucking firms for rate quotes and pick-ups for expedited orders for the entire outbound operation
• Reports shortages or overages to appropriate resources
• Works with customer and trucking firms to trace lost shipments
• Works directly with Transportation Coordinators   
• Files damage claims with trucking companies for payment
• Cleans immediate work area

• Efficiently and safely move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers or onto truck beds

• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, cherry picker or “reach” truck or other power equipment

• Use hand-held, radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put-away, and loading.

• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods

• Assist in physical inventories

• Ensure proper stock rotation

• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area

• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse

• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety

• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as required (Storage & Dock areas)

• Performs all other functions as required by supervisor

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED required

MANAGEMENT:

None

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proficient math skills

REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in warehouse and/or office environment

*As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.