Shipping Clerk

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The following is a general description of the essential duties and responsibilities

of the:

Shipping Clerk

Responsible for inventory controls, checks all paperwork for accuracy locates and tags coils. Additionally, locates, stages, checks loading instruction and ships completed orders per customer specifications, complete all paperwork for drivers, order trucks and escort trucks through the entrance gate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are essential duties and responsibilities that must be successfully demonstrated on a daily basis in order to successfully perform on the position of:

Shipping Clerk

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Locates and distributes material to given location.

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Verifies loading specifics and checks for proper packaging.

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Checks trailer condition to ensure safety polices and procedures are followed.

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Communicates with truck driver on loading instructions and distribution of weight as per NPS guidelines.

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Loads truck using crane or forklift.

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Verifies final truckload checklist and returns paperwork to truck driver.

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Performs sorting of material and repackaging.

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Performs regular safety checks on lifting equipment.

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Logs and files daily truck loads

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Cont.)

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Operates overhead door

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Directs traffic in and out of the plant

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Accountable for inventory control

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Observes operation of machines and reports any problems requiring corrective or preventative maintenance

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Observe work area used by Receiving production crew and assist in maintaining good housekeeping in the area.

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Other duties as assigned by management.

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The Shipping Clerk may be required to assist in the training of new Shipping Clerk or other positions related to the operation of the Delivery Department.

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Mistakes or errors of job performance can be costly to the company and the impact on customer satisfaction is significant.

JOB RELATED TECHNICAL SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

These technical skills must be demonstrable to supervisors in the position of:

Shipping Clerk

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Knowledge of freight rates and trucking company contacts preferred.

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Knowledge of location of warehouse and commercial departments

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Ability to read and understand Bar Mics

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Ability to operate a forklift (In-house Forklift Certification may be required)

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Ability to read and understand Inventory tags

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Read Shipping and receiving related equipment operating manuals

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Understand and use NPS production related computer applications

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Ability to operate various small operating equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of:

Shipping Clerk

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Stand >2/3 of time

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Walk > 2/3 of time

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Use of hand & fingers > 2/3 of time

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Reach with arms > 1/3 of time

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Climb or balance < 1/3 of time

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Stoop or kneel < 1/3 of time

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Talk or Hear > 2/3 of time

VISION REQUIREMENTS (Corrected Vision Acceptable)
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Close vision (at 20 inches or less)

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Distance visions (at 20 feet or more

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Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors

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Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

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Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) – SOME

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Work near moving mechanical parts – SIGNIFICANT

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Work in high, precarious places – SOME

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Fumes or airborne particles – SOME

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Risk of electrical shock – SOME

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Risk of radiation – MINOR

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
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Six to nine months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
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Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

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Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

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Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
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Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

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Ability to compute rate and percent.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
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None Required

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None at this time

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND MEASUREMENT

Each employee is periodically reviewed and evaluated for feedback on job performance and the need for additional training requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Night shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Company's website:

• www.nps.cc