Shipping Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Description : JOB OVERVIEW

The Shipping Clerk stocks supplies for the shipping department, prepares outbound orders for shipping, and serves as a backup for additional shipping duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receive inbound shipments when needed
• Unpack and stock supplies in the shipping area
• Break down large quantities of supplies into smaller quantities for outbound shipments
• Notify the appropriate person when shipping supply inventory is getting low
• Maintain shipping department in an organized and orderly manner
• Deliver incoming orders to other departments when needed
• Answer the buzzer when vendors or visitors arrive
• Perform 2nd Check process on outbound shipments
• Check items to be shipped against the supply request to confirm that quantities, destination, and customer information are correct
• Assemble orders for shipping, using appropriate shipping container
• Move completed outbound shipments to a designated pick-up area
• Ensure that all packages needing to be shipped out are ready when FedEx / UPS arrives
• File shipping requests appropriately when completed
• As needed, perform additional shipping duties as a backup
• Answer incoming calls to the Shipping department
• Receive and process shipping requests from internal and external customers via phone, e-mail, online, or paper requests
• Print requisition forms and shipping labels with correct customer information, cross-referenced with information in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Prepare appropriate outbound shipping labels
• Respond to internal / external customer inquiries related to shipments
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

DIRECT REPORTS