Shipping Clerk - AMES True Temper : Job Details

As a Shipping Clerk you are responsible for assisting with all inbound and outbound traffic and the required documentation associated with these processes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

* Billing for all outbound loads at the Carlisle Distribution Center

* Check in trailers/drivers when they arrive and communicate with the guard service.

* Check out trailers/drivers to include: To ship close loads, scan documents, etc.

* Update computer system with necessary data including: OB load in WMS, trailer management, etc.

* Assist with security, in the Welcome Center, to keep the flow of traffic moving into the facility.

* Dispatch outbound shipments in a timely manner

* Assist emergency personnel with location of injured employee or hazard

* Train others as needed

* Work and communicate in a professional manner with all business associates and the ability to have drivers abide by our company policies while being respectful and assertive

* Follow all safety policies and procedures; including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE)

* Maintain work area and set next shift up for success through organizing and communication

* Assist with the task desk with pack list, releasing work, etc.

* Assist the Operations Assistants with allocating loads and/or scheduling loads in the system.

* Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Work Experience

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

* Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide

* Able to read and comprehend instructions and write correspondence

Environmental/Physical Requirements

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand on concrete floor with/without floor mats; and use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms (which may include above and/or below shoulders); bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use left and/or right hand for simple grasping; fine work, pushing/pulling. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

Work Authorization

The Ames Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Ames Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by contacting Human Resources at 1-909-###-#### or by sending an email to [email protected] to make appropriate arrangements.