Spectrum Management LLC has been serving the Washington DC metropolitan area for over 24 years and provides a comprehensive array of services that include construction management facilities management and real estate development services. Spectrum is currently seeking an experienced Shipping & Receiving Clerk who will have the primary responsibility of verifying and maintaining records on incoming and outgoing shipments along with preparing identifying information and counts weighing or measuring items of incoming and outgoing shipments along with verifying information against bills invoices orders or other records at our Consolidated Forensics Laboratory (CFL) location.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must be available to work standard shift: Monday Friday 7:00 am 3:30 pm.
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 on to 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 tierlift truck or use handtruck to move convey or hoist shipments from shippingandreceiving 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 or Receiving Clerk.
May be designated according to specialty as Freight Clerk; Reshipping Clerk.
May receive damaged or defective goods returned to site.
Performs other duties as assigned
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. Tasks involve some physical effort i.e. some standing and walking or frequent light lifting (up to 50 lb.; manual dexterity in the use of fingers limbs or body in the operation of cleaning equipment and efficient usage of cleaning materials. Tasks may involve extended periods of time while standing or walking.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent.
3 years experience working in a mailroom or related field.
Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity (Word Excel Outlook Teams)
Previous experience working in a customerfacing service environment.
Must be able to comply with background check including fingerprints.
Successful experience working as an effective member of a team.
Experience successfully working with a culturally diverse staff & clients .
COMPETENCIES
Effective oral and written communication skills commensurate with the responsibilities of the position
Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community
Must have effective organizational problem solving and time management skills
Ability to learn and comprehend information from Procedures manuals and other materials
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