Job TitleJob Description...This job is with Encode Inc, a fully owned subsidiary of LanceSoft. Working Model: 100% on-site Working Hours: 7am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday
Essential Functions:- Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. Inputs all shipment information into ERP computer system.
- Compares identifying information and counts, weighs or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
- Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates. Makes carrier arrangements when necessary.
- Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.
- Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
- Inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers and protective padding.
- Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape, using strapping machine.
- Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
- Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items/goods, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
- Participates in physical inventories and inventory reconciliation exercises to meet overall inventory accuracy goals
- Routes items to various internal departments and kanban areas for manufacturing projects.
- Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
- Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- May operate forklift truck or use hand-truck to move, convey or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
- Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs.
- Pull and kit parts for the assembly team to assemble projects/orders.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required:- High school diploma or GED. Prior production and inventory control experience helpful.
- Forklift certification desirable
- Crane certification desirable
- Must be familiar with ERP systems. SAP knowledge a plus.
- Calculate surface, volumes, weights and dimensions of packaged equipment or components.
- Ability to learn and follow defined departmental policies, procedures and practices.
- Must be able to make decision with regards to completion of tasks and job methods and follow through with results of outcome.
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to interact and communicate with internal customers. Internal customers may include production, engineers, and management personnel.
- Ability to prioritize workload and shift work activities in order to meet business needs and department goals, essential.
- Must be able to independently arrange and organize work efforts on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Must be able to meet tight deadlines. Ability to multi-task on a consistent basis.
- Ability to make recommendations regarding job methods and departmental procedures.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.
Physical Demands:
Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle and/or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in performing assignments.
Ability to lift packages/shipments weighing on average between 20 to 50 pounds.
Must be able to use telephone, computer, monitor, mouse/track ball, and keyboard for limited periods of time.
Must be able to attend work daily in a regular and timely manner.
Extended hours or overtime maybe required on occasion.
Keywords: Shipping; Receiving; Clerk; materials; handler
