Shipping and Receiving Clerk
East Coast Vending Supply
Morton, PA
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
- Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, dusting, mopping.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight from trucks using lift gates or ramps, dollies, hand trucks or other equipment as necessary.
- Inspected outgoing packages for damage before sealing them up for shipment.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Adhered to all safety standards while working with heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
- Utilized RF scanners to track movements of inventory within the warehouse environment.
- Communicated with carrier representatives to follow specific procedures and make special delivery arrangements.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Scheduled large shipments and planned logistics to reserve sufficient storage space for incoming items.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Coordinated with vendors on shipping schedules and backorders.
- Contacted transport companies and suppliers to expedite, trace, or return shipments.
- Worked closely with carriers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS and DHL regarding pick-ups and deliveries.