Shipping Clerk I

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Shipping Clerk Level 1is responsible forperforming basic shipping and warehouse tasks including picking packing labeling and preparing customer orders for shipment.The ideal candidate willdemonstratea commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement in all aspects of shipping and warehouse operations.

REPORTING TO:Warehouse Supervisor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to all companyEnvironmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations policies and procedures.

• Participates in the continuous improvement process;maintainswarehouse and shipping areas in a neat clean and orderly mannerin accordance with5S practices.

• Picks customer orders accurately from warehouse stock whilemaintainingFirst-in-First-out control.

• Packsorders usingappropriate materialsfor the product and shipping method.

• Affixes correct shipping labels on packed cartons.

• Assembles cardboard containers cartons and builds any other packagingmaterialsas necessary.

• Secures packages for shipment by usingbanding appropriatesystem.

• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure all aspects of the shipments meet specifications.

• Operates powered industrial trucks to move convey or hoist shipments to and from warehouse and workarea.

• Performs periodic cycle counts.

• Activelyparticipatesin continuous improvement initiatives.

• Participates in corrective action meetings.

• Assistsin other warehouse functions when needed.

• Activelymodel IDEX values: Team Trust and Excellence.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilitiesto perform this job successfully.

• Understanding ofworkplace safety regulations and procedures in a manufacturing environment.

• Basic understanding of shipping receiving and warehouse operations.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy inorderfulfillment and documentation.

• Ability to read and interpret work instructions.

• Basic familiarity with computers and basic software applications.

• Strong situational and physical awareness.

• Basic knowledge of label printers.

• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or ERP software is a plus.

• Knowledge of the operation of material handling equipment.

• Ability to pass Powered Industrial Truck certification within60 days.

• Meetsbeginnerlevel competency on all requirements forpicking components insmall parcel and picking and packaging components infreight/LTL.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Wav electric pallet jack certification or ability to obtain in30 days.

• 6 monthsof experience with order picking and/or RF Scanner.

• 6 monthsof experience shipping in a manufacturing environment preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The physicalmental andvisual demands and work environment describedbeloware representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS:

• Majorityof the time is divided between standing stooping and walking.

• Lifting requirements aregenerally lessthan 25lbs.Manual lifting could reach the company maximum of 50 lbs.

• Close vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are necessary to perform the job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee works near moving mechanical parts approximately 90% of the time.

• Noise exposure is moderate.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully an individual shoulddemonstratethe following competencies:

• Safety and Security:The individual actively promotes and personallyobservesall safety procedures. The individualcomplies withEnvironmental Safety and Hazardous Communications requirements.

• Operational Excellence:The individualis dedicated to providingorganizational systems for measuring work. The individualseeksto reduce variances in organizational processes.

• Interpersonal Skills:The individualremainsopen to other ideas andexhibitsa willingness to try new things.

• Relationships with Others:The individual works effectively with others including superiors and colleagues. The employeeexhibitsa professional manner in dealing with others and works tomaintainconstructive working relationships.

• Problem Solving:The individualparticipatesin the continuous improvement process by attending meetings and presenting problems andpossible solutionsto theappropriate personnel.

• Communication and Contact:The individual communicates effectively both verbally and written with superiors colleagues and individuals inside and outside the Company.

• Planning/Organizing:The individual prioritizes and plans work activities uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

• Quality Control:The individualdemonstratesaccuracy thoroughness andmonitorstheir own work to ensure quality. The individual delivers the highest quality products that meet the requirements of internal and external customers.

• Adaptability:The individual adapts to changes in the work environment manages competingdemandsandis able todeal with frequent change delays or unexpected events.

• Dependability:The individual is consistently at work and on time follows instructions responds to management direction andsolicitsfeedback to improve performance. The individual completes all duties as assigned trains as and rotates into other departments as.