| Job Title |
Shipping And Receiving Clerk |
| Job Description |
Verifies And Keeps Records On Incoming And Outgoing Shipments
And Prepares Items For Shipment: Compares Identifying
Information And Counts, Weighs, Or Measures Items Of Incoming
And Outgoing Shipments To Verify Information Against Bills Of
Lading, Invoices, Orders, Or Other Records. Determines Method Of
Shipment, Utilizing Knowledge Of Shipping Procedures, Routes,
And Rates. Affixes Shipping Labels On Packed Cartons Or Stencils
Identifying Shipping Information On Cartons, Using Stenciling
Equipment. Assembles Wooden Or Cardboard Containers Or Selects
Preassembled Containers. Inserts Items Into Containers, Using
Spacers, Fillers, And Protective Padding. Nails Covers On Wooden
Crates And Binds Containers With Metal Tape, Using Strapping
Machine. Stamps, Stencils, Or Glues Identifying Information And
Shipping Instructions Onto Crates Or Containers. Posts Weights
And Shipping Charges, And Affixes Postage. Unpacks And Examines
Incoming Shipments, Rejects Damaged Items, Records Shortages,
And Corresponds With Shipper To Rectify Damages And Shortages.
Routes Items To Departments. Examines Outgoing Shipments To
Ensure Shipments Meet Specifications. Maintains Inventory Of
Shipping Materials And Supplies. May Operate Tier-lift Truck Or
Use Handtruck To Move, Convey, Or Hoist Shipments From
Shipping-and-receiving Platform To Storage Or Work Area. May
Direct Others In Preparing Outgoing And Receiving Incoming
Shipments. May Perform Only Shipping Or Receiving Activities And
Be Known As Shipping Clerk (clerical) Or Receiving Clerk
(clerical). May Be Designated According To Specialty As Freight
Clerk (clerical); Reshipping Clerk (clerical). May Receive
Damaged Or Defective Goods Returned To Establishment And Be
Designated Returned-goods Receiving Clerk (clerical). May
Receive Unsold Products Returned By Driver, Sales Route (retail
Trade; Wholesale Tr.) 292.353-010 And Be Designated Route
Returner (clerical).
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