Shipping/Receiving Clerk

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps valves and related service. Our reliable highefficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off covering everything from building servicesindustry and water transport to waste water treatment power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal Germany the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe more than 190 service centres and around 3500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection servicing maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSBs research and development activities forms the basis for the companys success.

People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.

At KSB we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

Position Title: Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Reports To: Senior Logistics Supervisor

Position Summary:

• As a Shipping and Receiving Clerk you will be primarily responsible for keeping records of all the shipments that come in and go out making sure that each one contains the correct items and are headed to the right destination. Duties also include organizing inventory for easy retrieval as new orders come in reviewing incoming and outgoing shipment schedules to maintain productive operations and documenting damages to inventory. This is a fulltime hourly position Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Overtime (including weekends) may be required to meet Company deadlines.

Location: Richmond VA Onsite

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Time Management Ensure quality and quantity of work is performed in accordance to KSB standards.
• Team Player Maintains positive relationships; supports colleagues; demonstrates a positive attitude.
• Organization and Administrative Skills Organizing and maintaining records files and databases.
• Detail Oriented Demonstrated attention to detail (parts identification numbers component part numbers bill of lading packing lists) when retrieving packing and shipping for KSB.
• Communication Able to speak read and write in English. Interface with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Analytical Skills Think logically assess solutions to problems or issues and deliver best solution.
• Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel Outlook Windows.
• Warehouse Skills Knowledge of basic preventative maintenance; forklift/crane operation power tools and lifting devices.
• Safety Ensure the usage of proper safety and personal protective equipment. Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Strength & Stamina Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand and walk for long periods of time.

Tasks / Responsibilities:

• Physically receive unload incoming trucks and containers unpack and store product and material.
• Assist in delivery staging and pickup of material and equipment associated with shop jobs.
• Examine shipment contents and compare with records to check accuracy.
• Record shipment data such as weight charges space availability damages or discrepancies.
• Assist with packing of product in preparation for outbound truck orders.
• Prepare documents to route materials; applies proper documentation to orders and palletizes cartons.
• Determine shipping methods routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
• Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements for shipping and delivery of materials.
• Store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
• Follow guidelines of ISO 9001; ISO 14001; ISO 18001.
• Manually handle repack or restack pallets of finished product and help with physical inventory.
• Occasional travel to other KSB locations may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum 1 year experience in warehouse environment.
• Must be certified (or obtain certification) for forklift operation.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a fulltime hourly position. Normal hours of work are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 40 hours a week; with possible requirement of extended hours.

EOE/M/F/D/V Drug Free Environment

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions flexible working time models individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.