Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Duration : 3 months contract assignment

Shift : Mon-Fri 8 : 00am to 4 : 30am

Basic Purpose :

Responsible for shipping, receiving and routing of materials into and out of the Business Unit (BU), as well as the appropriate documentation and data entry.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Receive, inspect, verify, process and route all materials into the facility and off-site facilities (remote sites) and enter the receipts in the Materials Management software system.

Notify the Warehouse Manager of any discrepancies of materials versus shipping documentation.

Prepare shipments, including documentation, for outbound shipments.

Manage the Returned Goods process according to the Returned Goods SOP.

Deliver stock to the appropriate staging area for departments.

Put warehoused items in the designated storage areas and rotate stock according to receipt date and expiration dates to ensure proper stock rotation and use prior to expiration.

Note any short dated materials upon receipt (less than 30 days of shelf life) and report to the Warehouse Manager to determine any possible actions that may need taken.

Assist in cycle count and full physical inventory.

Comply with all applicable and current Materials and Services Management, Human Resources, Employee Health and Safety, Compliance, OSHA, CLIA, etc. policies and procedures.

Analyze current procedures in place and make recommendations for process improvements to the Warehouse Manager.

Assist in order entry, picking, packing and delivery of both internal and external orders as needed.

Assist in record storage and retrieval process as needed.

Assist in preparation, receipt and distribution of internal, inbound and external mail as needed.

Perform other duties as required.

Education Preferred :

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience :

Six months previous materials management experience

Some data entry experience preferred.

Other :

Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

Strong problem solving skills

Good communication skills

Good record keeping skills

Ability to operate a computer, printer and bar code scanner

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) or equivalent

Able to work effectively in a team environment

Must be able to lift up to seventy (70) pounds

Ability to operate materials handling equipment as needed (forklift, pallet jack, etc.)