Chauncey Shaw

Knowledge of accepted warehousing methods, procedures, and material handling techniques; and of warehousing functions such as material receiving, storage, issuing, and preservation

Knowles of warehouse configurations, storage requirements for commodities, and storage documentation; and if inventory procedures

• Skill in use of automated material processing equipment and systems to include forklifts
• Ability to interpret and apply instructions pertaining to material
• Receives, unloads, and processes incoming shipments Checks accompanying documentation against container or packing labels
• Packs and/or preserves a variety of items Determines the materials, containers, devices, and preservation needed

Documentation Check: Verify that all accompanying documentation matches the container or packing labels

Identification of Materials: Determine the materials, containers, devices, and preservatives needed for packing various items

Packing and Preserving: Pack and preserve a variety of items using the appropriate materials and techniques to ensure they are protected during transit

Assembling Items: Assemble items for shipment in the loading area according to the information provided on the shipping requests

Container Inspection: Check the condition of shipping containers prior to loading to ensure they are suitable for transport

Loading: Ensure that shipments are properly loaded onto the right conveyances, following safety protocols and guidelines

Counting and Tallying: Count the types and quantities of items during the packing process and maintain tally listings to track inventory accurately

Recounting: If needed, recount items or search other storage locations to resolve discrepancies in inventory counts

By following these steps and paying attention to detail, the packing process for shipments can be carried out efficiently and effectively to ensure that items reach their destination safely and intact