SENIOR SHIPPING CLERK - AMETEK Programmable Power : Job Details

Located in San Diego, CA, AMETEK Programmable Power designs, manufactures, and markets precision, AC and DC programmable power supplies, electronic loads, application specific power subsystems, and compliance test solutions for customers requiring and valuing differentiated power products and services. Also part of our business is VTI Instruments, which delivers precision modular instrumentation and systems for electronic signal distribution, acquisition, and monitoring, used in the world's most demanding test applications.

Job description: Job Summary

At AMETEK Inc., we dont just manufacture market-leading electronic instruments and electromechanical devices we are using innovation to make the world a better place; technology to improve lives; and talent to solve challenges that matter.

The Senior Shipping Clerk position is a hands-on position. The Senior Shipping Clerk will complete documentation required for domestic and international shipments, and coordinate transportation of shipments. The successful candidate must have experience with international shipping requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

Generate and manage all shipping documents e.g. shipping labels, packing slips, bills of lading etc. within ERP system and 3rd party software.

Correctly prepare products, spare parts, return parts, and other items for shipment following established procedures for packaging, crating, boxing, bundling, wrapping, strapping, and labeling.

Prepare international and domestic shipping documents and schedule freight pick-ups.

Utilize the UPS and FedEx systems to properly ship outbound shipments.

Coordinate export compliance issues and domestic shipping issues with shippers, as required, including shipment tracking and lost freight issues.

Correctly and safely operates and maintains machines to properly pack and minimize damage to units/products in shipment.

Retrieves products/units from Finished Goods according to the pack slip.

Stay current on international export requirements such as new commodity codes and customs regulations to ensure compliance to legal regulations.

Maintains and orders appropriate shipping supplies necessary to maintain shipping readiness.

Conduct inventory of Finished Goods monthly.

Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work area.

Competency Requirements

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Strong team player.

Good communication skills (written and verbal).

Excellent organization and administrative skills

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

5 years of shipping experience.

1 year of international shipping experience.

Experience with letter of credit, denied entity checks, generating international documentation, e.g. commercial invoice, shipper letter of instruction, etc.

Ability to operate warehouse machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and lift devices.

Good computer skills, Microsoft and basic Excel skills, as well as good math skills.

Must be able to work overtime as required.

Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

Forklift Certification.

Education Requirements

High School diploma or GED is required.

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 30 pounds.

Whats in It for You:

Pay range - $20-25 per hour

Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off

Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k), plus matching

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact

Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

We offer: Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off

Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k), plus matching

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact

Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities