About This Role
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk plays a critical role in supporting Interwest Safety Supply's warehouse and customer service operations. This position involves receiving, verifying, and storing incoming materials, as well as picking, packing, and staging outbound orders for customer pickup and delivery.
Responsibilities
- Unload inbound trucks and deliveries safely using pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
- Verify quantities, part numbers, and condition of materials against purchase orders and packing slips, noting shortages, overages, or damage on carrier paperwork before signing.
- Report receiving discrepancies or damage promptly to the Warehouse Manager and Purchasing.
- Enter receipts in the warehouse/inventory system in a timely and accurate manner.
- Label, organize, and put away received materials in designated warehouse locations.
- Accurately pick, pack, and stage outbound orders according to pick tickets and sales orders.
- Verify outbound orders against packing slips before release and confirm that shipping paperwork is complete.
- Prepare shipments for freight carriers, parcel services, and company delivery trucks, including packaging, palletizing, wrapping, labeling, and bills of lading.
- Load company delivery trucks and carrier trailers, securing materials to prevent damage or shifting during transport.
- Maintain accurate inventory counts and participate in cycle counts and physical inventory.
- Research inventory discrepancies and report findings to the Warehouse Manager.
- Operate forklifts and other powered equipment only after completing required company training and certification.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping/receiving area, keeping aisles, docks, and exits clear.
Requirements
- Attention to detail to read and compare purchase orders, packing slips, pick tickets, and bills of lading.
- Mechanical skills to safely operate warehouse machinery and equipment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with the Warehouse Manager, Dispatch, Purchasing, customers, and carriers.
- Time management skills to manage multiple orders and meet daily shipping cutoff times.
- Computer skills to use a warehouse/inventory system, handheld scanners, and basic Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel).
- Ability to follow documented procedures and know when to escalate issues.
Benefits
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and 401(K) with a 6% match.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday pay.
Important Details
- Schedule: Full-time position.