Shipping Clerk

Company Overview:

From the factory to the job site, Creative Polymer Solutions takes an innovative approach in developing application-specific solutions for our customers. Founded in 2015, Creative Polymer Solutions leverages the unique and versatile properties of polyurethane resins tomanufacture a wide range of custom products utilized across residential and commercial applications. Everything we do reflects our precision chemistry, high-accuracy manufacturing, detail-orientated quality control/assurance, and dependable customer service.

We are looking for a detail-orientated individual to fill our newly created Shipping and Receiving Clerk position. As a key member of our production department, you will be responsible for efficiently managing incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining an organized warehouse. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be proficient in basic computer applications, and have a keen eye for detail.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receives goods and verifies the quality and count of all items unloaded from railroad cars, trucks and trailers; checks against suppliers’ count and immediately reports discrepancies to carriers, supervisor, and purchasing officer per company policy.
• Verifies and records all items being loaded for shipments.
• Carefully and accurately maintains shipping records for requested categories including goods returned, dunnage, and returnable pallets.
• Maintains database of shipment data to ensure that customer orders are updated and that appropriate billing documents are provided to accounting or other associated departments as required.
• Notifies supervisor of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions.
• Prepares bills of lading and dray tickets for shipments.
• Completes information on damage claims for in-transit damage.
• Transports materials on shipping dock with a hand truck or other vehicle as needed.
• May be asked to load trucks or railroad car using a forklift.
• Performs other clerical duties.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items received.
• Basic understanding of railway, dock, and warehouse procedures.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A quality mindset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual – Spanish preferred.
• 1-3 year of shipping and receiving, administration assistance, Microsoft Office/Suit, and customer service experience.
• State motor vehicle operator’s permit for operation of forklift highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Birmingham, AL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person