Shipping and Receiving Clerk jobs in State College, PA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:

Performs various types of product packing and shipping in accordance with established procedures and/or commercial standards; receives and stocks incoming materials and supplies and prepares shipments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes all in- and outbound shipments including but not limited to sorting, logging, delivering, packing, and shipping.
• Audits each shipment prior to packing to ensure that goods match order.
• Packs and labels product based on established standards.
• Prepares shipping and receiving documentation, maintains orderly files for all documentation.
• Processes all receiving transactions and paperwork.
• Inspects all incoming freight for damage, follows up with purchasing to resolve any damaged freight issues.
• Assists in maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods a plus.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

COMPETENCIES:

Teamwork—Balances team and individual responsibilities, contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Quantity—Meets productivity standards, completes work in a timely manner, strives to increase productivity, works quickly.

Adaptability—Adapts to changes in the work environment. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality—Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability—Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments, commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals, completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative—Volunteers readily, undertakes self-development activities, seeks increased responsibilities, looks for and takes advantage of opportunities, asks for and offers help when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items up to fifty pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

The Receiving Associate works in a well-lighted environment but is subject to occasional high decibel sounds associated with production and non-toxic fumes also associated with forklifts and trucks. The duties of this position include working with machinery that lifts very heavy objects and other items that have very sharp edges.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location