Shipping Clerk I

OVERVIEW

The Shipping Clerk reports to the Shipping Manager and is responsible for preparing shipments to customer facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Boxes and labels materials with appropriate shipping information
• Accurately compares products to purchase orders
• Checks and verifies that item lot number is accurate and matches goods
• Prints labels
• Cross-trains on shipping tasks – packing, pulling and processing
• Maintains warehouse in clean and orderly fashion

STANDARD PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Learns new procedures and accepts new assignments within reasonable timeframes, to be agreed upon by the employee and supervisor
• Recognizes and resolves problems; troubleshoots malfunctions in procedures and uses alternative methods if available
• Coordinates efforts of effective work activities that contribute to company needs
• Demonstrates good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions
• Demonstrates effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking pertinent questions when clarification is needed
• Embraces the principles and ethics described in Teknova's Mission Statement and Core Values

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Great attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Understanding of purchase orders/shipping documents
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Previous warehouse and/or shipping experience preferred
• Forklift experience preferred

PHYSICAL / SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to carry, lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use hands repetitively for up to 8 hours

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