About this position
Description:
SUMMARY
Packaging Clerk performs warehouse duties and functions to support inventory integrity, order processing picking, packing, sorting, and general maintenance, and housekeeping duties to ensure a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Functions may include, but are not limited to unloading, put-away, sorting, labeling, picking, packing, replenishing, auditing, shipping, making boxes, etc.
- Performs ticketing, stocking, picking, packing, counting, housekeeping and safety functions
- Order Picking/Filling- Pick orders for shipment and assemble various types of products to be shipped
- Receives, counts and records shipment data into the system. Matches packing list information to actual packed merchandise
- Pack, unpack, and mark stock items, using identification tag, stamp, or electronic marking tool or other labeling equipment
- Identify incorrect/short made items and immediately notify supervisor
- Verify computations against physical count of stock
- Examine and inspect stock items for wear and defects
- Clean, wash, prepare parts per work instructions, prints or verbal communications
- Maintains a clean and organized work area
- Must be a team player as measured by his/her peers
- Performs other related duties assigned
REQUIRED
- 1 to 2 years of warehouse/inventory experience
- Experience in fast paced, high unit retail or manufacturing distribution center environment
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to understand basic instructions in English
DESIRED
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired but not a must-have
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and handheld devices (RF)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting/Standing/Walking
- Approximately 25% is spent seated at a desk, working on the telephone or at a computer terminal
- Approximately 75% is spent bending, squatting, standing, or moving about the work area
- Frequently lifts, carries, or moves objects weighing up to 25 lbs. and occasionally 50 lbs.
- Must have ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Must have ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch
- Must have ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time
- Must show proficiency in the set-up and operation of all necessary equipment
Speaking/Hearing
- Ability to speak read and write English
- Clear diction, correct grammar and acute haring are necessary for effective communication with clients, vendors, management, and other employees
Vision
- Corrected vision close to 20/20 is necessary to effectively use computer screens, read reports and responding to correspondence and emails
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work