About This Role
This role involves managing the flow of goods in and out of the warehouse, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient processing of shipments. The clerk works closely with the shift supervisor and warehouse employees to maintain smooth operations.
Responsibilities
- Receive the Bill of Lading (BOL) for inbound trailers from the carrier’s driver
- “Arrive” the trailer by entering related information, such as the trailer number and bill number from the BOL onto the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Track the arrival times of trailers by entering data in the Excel spreadsheet
- Print the LPs (License Plate) and attach to inbound documentation
- Stage BOL for pickup by Warehouse employees to receive and unload trailer
- Once the trailer has been unloaded, receive processed documentation from Warehouse Employees
- “Depart” the trailer by entering related information into WMS
- Enter all related OS&D (over short and damages) information
- Work with shift management to ensure all aged put-away from the previous shift unloads are completed
- Receive outbound instruction sheets from Shift Management; ensure required empty trailers are available and staged at dock door and updated in WMS
- Ensure that all outbound documentation is complete and accurate (approval signatures, quantities match)
- Print and complete the BOL to prepare for pickup
- Provide outbound paperwork to carrier driver based upon scheduled pickup appointment
- Follow good housekeeping rules to maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Work independently while meeting quality and productivity standards
- Perform other duties, as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Previous general warehouse experience preferred
- Strong computer skills, familiarity with Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Exceptional attention to detail is critical
- Excellent communication skills while exhibiting a pleasant and professional demeanor when dealing with customers, carriers, and drivers
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as bill of lading (BOL)
- Ability to work daily and weekend overtime to meet business needs
Important Details
- Reports to: Shift Supervisor/Manager and/or the head of the unit/department
