Shipping Clerk_Warehouse Associate I

Description

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Shipper/Shipping Clerk is responsible for shipping all UPS, FedEx, and mail packages, including those with special shipping instructions, to our customers. This role is also responsible for shipping previously picked and packed shipping orders staged in the shipping area. 

Department Duties 

• Obtains weight and measurements for each box in preparation for shipping. 
• Contacts accounting department for invoice and places invoice in box when requested by customer.  
• For international shipments, obtains invoice from accounting department or creates commercial invoice and includes 3 copies of invoice for all international shipments and emails a copy of invoice to customer. 
• Obtains value of order from customer service, product development or marketing and writes value on insurance tags for each carton.  
• Creates label with ship to and from information for each carton. 
• Follows instructions for priority or parcel post and places near pick up location for post office delivery. 
• Uses computer systems, BC17 (NAV/E-ship), to obtain customer details for verification of order details in preparation for shipping. 
• Prints shipment paperwork and shipping labels and applies labels to each box 
• Reviews paperwork to confirm details regarding number of items/cartons, shipping address are correct. 
• Puts all packages on skids, wrap, and loads onto appropriate truck. Uses pallet jack as appropriate. 
• Other duties as assigned 

Required Duties of all Associates 

• Manage all company business according to the cultural objectives of the company (values and behaviors)  
• Understand and execute the principles of the company’s Core Values program driving the right behaviors, standards and continuous improvement across all operating entities 
• Participate in cross-functional teams as required to advance the business interests of the company 
• Compliance with all company and regulatory policies/guidelines relating to associate safety 

Skills and Abilities 

• Demonstrates sufficient math, reading, and computer skills to perform job tasks. 
• Basic knowledge of UPS and FedEx portal, including UPS Saver and/or Express for international shipments. 
• Ability to navigate Microsoft office products (word, excel, outlook) and BC17/NAV. 
• Able to use pallet jack and small hand tools, such as utility knives, tape guns, tape measures, and calculators. 
• Able to follow oral and written instructions, including special instructions. 
• High attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Demonstrates ownership of responsibilities necessary to achieve desired results and considers additional ways to help the company beyond assigned tasks. 
• Accepts and effectively adapts to change. Recognizes change is necessary, inevitable, and an opportunity to learn new things. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Warehouse(s) 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Position requires frequent standing, lifting, reaching, walking, handling, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing, pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds 

CORE VALUES 

At Wild Republic, we strive to maximize the positive impact we make on our customers, our community and our planet. That’s why we stand behind the following core company values: 

• Seek to understand and respect 
• Be nice and truthful 
• Be the change 
• Get it done 
• Own and lead 
• Collaboration 
• Be real and smile 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
 

• Full Time - Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week (9:30am – 5:30pm) with possible overtime 
• Additional hours and days (holidays, week-ends) as required 

EEO Statement  
 

Wild Republic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications (i.e., race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, age [40 or over], or genetic information). This also includes any additional protected classifications under state or local law (e.g., sexual orientations or marital status). 

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 associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Furthermore, this application is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and state that, if hired, employment with Wild Republic would be on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.? 

Requirements

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Required: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 
• 1+ year experience in warehouse environment  

Preferred: 

• 1-2 years prior experience in use of UPS/FedEx services