CERTEX is seeking an experience, motivated individual to join our team as a Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse Associate at our New Orleans, Louisiana branch.
About us
CERTEX USA is a recognized leader in the lifting and material handling industry. With 31 branches in North America, CERTEX USA is equipped to fulfill the complete spectrum of our customers stringent demands for lifting products, services and ancillary requirements. Additional information may be found at www.certex.com.
About the position
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk will be responsible primarily for the maintenance and good order of the shipping and receiving records and work area. Responsible for the carrying out of those jobs and/or assignments set forth by the department manager. This person will administer internal procedures and reports.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Pulling orders, shipping, receiving, and making deliveries.
- Verifying that orders are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities of goods gathered for shipment against documents
- Ensuring that shipments are properly packaged, identified with shipping information and loaded into transporting vehicles
- Preparing and keeping records of goods shipped, e.g., manifests, bills of lading
- Verifying the correctness of incoming shipments by comparing items and quantities unloaded against bills of lading, invoices, manifests, storage receipts, or other records; checking for damaged goods; insuring goods are appropriately identified for routing to departments within the establishment; preparing and keeping records of goods received
- May be required to operate machinery such as a forklift
Skills and Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Proficient at math and reading
- Must be persistent, energetic, and reliable with clean driving record.
- Prior experience in the construction, equipment, or oil industry is preferred.
- Must have valid Driver license
Physical Requirements
The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, and communicate with other employees. The employee must be able to move and/or lift objects up to 50 pounds often. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Employee will use their hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. May use one or two hands and fingers to grasp, move or assemble objects or to use keyboard for data entry. Employee may work in extreme heat and cold temperatures in warehouse setting with dirt and dust.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay rate and Provisions:
- CERTEX will provide procedures and training
- Uniform for daily attire
- Safety glasses and gloves
- Work Boots (annually)
- Starting pay is $18-$20 per hour (depending on experience)
- Sign on Bonus
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short Term Disability
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CERTEX USA, LLC, is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Certex utilizes E-Verify.