Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Shipping and Receiving ClerkShift (7:45am – 4:15pm) Monday to Friday w/ overtime available.

Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding job that allows you to utilize your skills to their fullest potential? Do you want to join a team of hardworking, enthusiastic, and creative people and enjoy working with a company that recognizes and embraces diversity? Do you take pride in working with a company that is committed to being a great corporate citizen and playing a role in producing the highest quality products and services?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then TGI Direct is the place for you...

Founded in 1964, TGI Direct is a growing, entrepreneurial, direct marketing company specializing in member communications management. As a direct marketing and fulfillment company, we simplify the process of reaching customers, effectively engaging with them, and elevating their perception of you and your brand. WE focus on servicing companies in highly regulated, process-driven industries where customer data security is critical. TGI Direct is a leading partner in data support, printing capabilities, fulfillment services, and experts in personalized communications. We have over 90 team members across three facilities in Michigan.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk: The Shipping and Receiving Clerk plays a crucial role in managing the flow of goods within TGI Direct’s warehouse. The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for preparing outgoing shipments and Receiving incoming shipments. Their duties include organizing inventory for easy retrieval as new orders come in, reviewing incoming and outgoing shipment schedules to maintain productive operations and documenting damage to inventory.

Qualified candidates will possess the following Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years previous experience as a warehouse or shipping clerk.
• Previous experience using an inventory or warehouse management system.
• Basic computer and MS office skills.
• Understanding of Shipping and Receiving procedures.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Fork truck experience required.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards.
• An excellent work record, including attendance.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Able to bend, twist, or kneel frequently.

Essential Functions:

• Manages the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.
• Collaborates and communicates with customer service representatives, service providers, and others involved in the shipment and receipt of products.
• Tracks, traces, and updates the status of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe team member-ready area.
• Promptly unloads trucks and deliveries and sorts and stocks receivables.
• Maintains an accurate log sheet of daily moves, scanning inventory, and counting accurately.
• Engages with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Standard Work:

• Follow pack instructions according to customer specifications and prepare for shipping.
• Perform other duties as required to support production as directed by the Team Leader.

Continuous Improvement/Lean Principles:

• Participate in and support lean initiatives such as continuous improvement events and problem-solving events, identifying and eliminating all types of waste.
• Suggest and implement ideas to increase personal and departmental efficiency.
• Anticipate problems and work to eliminate them before they happen.

Quality:

• Conduct quality checks per check sheet and quality alerts, including visual inspections.
• Stop production and notify a Supervisor or Team Leader when a non-standard condition is found.

Safety/5S:

• Follow all safety procedures, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), controls, and safety.
• Identify potential safety issues and take appropriate action, bringing to the attention of leadership.

Organization/Communication/Professionalism:

• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.
• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area.
• Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner.
• Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.

In return, TGI Direct will provide:

• Competitive total compensation including a comprehensive benefit plan including premium medical and prescription coverage, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.
• A safe, team-oriented work environment.
• An opportunity to participate in shaping the success of the organization through continuous improvement and problem-solving events.
• A positive work/life balance
• An opportunity for career growth.

TGI Direct is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other factor not related to job requirements. We respect and value diversity and are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.