Shipping Clerk/Material Handler

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: SHIPPING CLERKReports To: LOGISTICS Manager

Department(s): ShippingFLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for accurate entry of materials into Global Shop software. Communicates, coordinates, and schedules shipments to customers.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESINCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Maintain correct records in Global Shop (ERP) software.
• Organize and coordinate paperwork (Bill of Ladings and Packing List )
• Assist with packaging samples and communicate with other departments when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records, both paper and electronic, related to billing, work orders, etc.
• Work with customer service department and customers for the effective and timely completion of projects.
• Continually strive to meet Midland Metal Products standards.
• Maintain awareness of and continually practice safe work habits. Maintain safe work environment. Know and follow injury/illness-reporting procedures.
• Comply with 5-S standards.
• Work overtime when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.
• Email customer with shipment information.
• Coordinate pick up times with truck lines.
• Plan and coordinate shipments based on shipping schedule.
• Ensures shipping dock is in compliance with ISO procedures.
• Process accurate information in UPS World Ship and FedEx software system.
• Report all tracking information to daily sample schedule. And all shipment to daily shipping report.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Training: Demonstrated knowledge of business, manufacturing, or related field.

Experience:

- Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean Manufacturing, 5-S, etc) to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Knowledge and Skills:

- US Citizen or Resident Alien Card

- Speaks English

- Ability to use a PC, in-house software, and Microsoft Office products, ERP, etc. to effectively administrate and organize departmental objectives.

- Familiarity with standard tools and units of measurement.

- Knowledge of packing/shipping/assembly principles and practices.

- Forklift Certification

- Valid Illinois Driver’s License

- Strong interpersonal skills.

- Self-starter.

- Good understanding of mechanical and standardized processes.

- Ability to use problem solving methods and techniques to successfully and efficiently resolve problems.

- Well organized. Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines with strong follow through.

- Unlimited or unimpaired ability to walk, bend, stoop, and climb. Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

- Capacity to work as a member of a team or autonomously to achieve desired results.

- Be able to safely operate a variety of stationary or portable hand and power tools as needed.

- Ability to read, comprehend and utilize work orders, customer order confirmation and po’s.

- Basic math.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Hammond, IN 46320: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person