Warehouse Clerk

Job Summary:

The position of the Receiving/Shipping Clerk is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and shall be entitled to overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 in any one work week.

The Receiving/Shipping Clerk shall be responsible for processing paperwork, reviewing paperwork, getting work sheets, labels and assisting a receiver to get products, and other miscellaneous administrative functions.

The Receiving/Shipping Clerk shall be accountable to, and supervised by, the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

• Receive phone calls from vendors and outside carriers daily for scheduling deliveries.
• Process paperwork from receiver which includes work sheets, bill of ladings, and receiving reports for Accounts Payable.
• Schedule daily deliveries and pick-up appointments and report them to NJ Warehouse and Purchasing Department. Follow up on each report.
• Process each container received by Ferraro Foods. The process includes review of paperwork, print work sheet, labels and assign employees to unload it, and receive it.
• Process railcars received by Ferraro Foods - review paperwork, print work sheets, labels and assign employees to unload it, and receive it. Once received, enter order for release of railcar.
• Review and report shortages or damages from containers and railcars.
• Download pick-ups, process paperwork, create labels, and assign a selector to have products ready for customers to pick-up from Ferraro Foods.
• Backup Transportation Department as needed.
• Assist Transportation Department getting daily pick-up schedule report and assign a route to get back hauls.
• Once the schedule is in place, confirm and schedule pick up appointments by phone or email.
• Report to Purchasing missed pick-ups or issues related to it.
• Backup Router’s position when needed to close routes, assigned special deliveries, door sheets, and reports for the day.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented with good follow-up skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and handle a busy workload to meet strong deadlines.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent work-related experience.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ferraro is an equal opportunity employer.