Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Founded in 1990 Utility Solutions is a designer and manufacturer of hot-line tools and products for the electrical power industry. Our success is based on working as a team to deliver high-quality products and unsurpassed customer service. We believe that each team member contributes directly to our growth and success as a company. Come grow with us!

We are seeking a Shipping/ Receiving Clerk to join our team in Hickory NC!

We are seeking a reliable and detail-orientedShipping and Receiving Clerk to manage incoming and outgoing shipments and maintain accurate inventory records. The ideal candidate will ensure that goods are received in good condition orders are packed correctly and shipments are prepared and sent in a timely manner.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Review backlog/scheduled shipments daily. Plan for the days shipments based on order promise date and inventory availability.

• Determine shipping methods routes or rates for materials to be shipped and provide quotes to customer service department.

• Receive inspect and verify incoming shipments for accuracy and damage.

• Unload materials from incoming trucks and match them with purchase orders and check for accuracy.

• Prepare package label and schedule outgoing shipments according to customer and carrier requirements.

• Coordinate pickups and deliveries with carriers and freight companies.

• Maintain accurate records of shipments inventory and documentation in the inventory management system.

• Work closely with purchasing production and operations team to ensure timely flow of materials.

• Operate forklifts pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.

• Ensure proper documentation accompanies all inbound and outbound shipments (e.g. packing slips BOLs invoices).

• Fill out international shipping documentation

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other tasks as needed

Required Education:

• High school degree or GED equivalent

Physical Requirements:

Frequent interaction on the shop floor. Production environment: dust grease and metal shavings are common. Significant risks from equipment and environment require constant care and vigilance. Be able to stand for long periods of time and carry up to 50 lbs.

Experiences / Skills Required:

• Must be able to multi-task

• Strong safety orientation

• Excellent attention to detail

• Fork lift accreditation

• Basic computer knowledge (email spreadsheets)

• Experience with ERP systems

• Experience with UPS Worldship and other shipping software

• Experience with international shipments and required documentation

• 1 years of experience in shipping/receiving or warehouse operations

This position works 1st shift 6:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday. Starting pay range: $20-23/hr.

Utility Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and where everyone has the opportunity to succeed based on their skills and abilities.