Shipping Clerk

Mittera Group•Houston, TX

2d•$18 - $19

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Shipping Clerk to join the Mittera family where ideas are valued, and internal mobility is promoted! In our production facilities, Material Handlers find products on shelves, wrap or package them appropriately, and place them on delivery trucks; they may also take products off of trucks and put them on shelves. Thanks to our material handlers, customer orders can be fulfilled and moved quickly.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
1 - 3 years of previous material management experience preferred
Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and any other lift equipment required for the job (following appropriate training)
Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
Be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
Has basic computer skills
Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bending
Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination
Requires near visual acuity
Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials.
A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Responsibilities

Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receivable standards
Help with daily workload of jobs running and ensuring details are followed on packaging and labeling of finished product
Help coordinate shipping of jobs to and from outside vendors
Communicate details of shipping information are not on the job ticket
Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments
Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas
Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates
Adjusts errors and complaints
Be available to cover for different areas of the department when needed
All other duties as assigned