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Job Summary

The Shipping/Receiving Clerk is responsible for the receipt, inspection, and distribution of incoming materials, supplies, and equipment, as well as the preparation and shipment of outgoing items. This role ensures accurate documentation, timely delivery of goods to departments, and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. The Shipping/Receiving Clerk plays a key role in maintaining inventory integrity and supporting the overall supply chain operations of the facility.

Essential Functions

+ Receives and inspects incoming shipments, verifying contents against packing slips and purchase orders for accuracy and condition.

+ Processes incoming materials by labeling, documenting, and routing items to appropriate departments or storage locations.

+ Prepares outgoing shipments, including packaging, labeling, and coordinating with couriers or freight companies to ensure timely delivery.

+ Maintains accurate records of incoming and outgoing materials, ensuring proper documentation in inventory or materials management systems.

+ Communicates with internal departments and vendors to resolve discrepancies, report damages, or coordinate special handling instructions.

+ Operates material handling equipment, such as hand trucks, pallet jacks, or forklifts, in a safe and efficient manner.

+ Ensures the cleanliness and organization of the shipping and receiving area, adhering to safety and infection prevention standards.

+ Monitors inventory levels of shipping supplies and notifies appropriate personnel when reorders are needed.

+ Complies with facility policies, regulatory guidelines, and applicable safety standards in all shipping and receiving activities.

+ Assists with physical inventory counts and cycle counts as requested by leadership.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

+ 0-1 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or materials handling required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Basic knowledge of shipping/receiving processes and inventory systems.

+ Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

+ Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.

+ Basic computer skills for data entry and recordkeeping.

+ Effective communication and teamwork skills.

+ Ability to lift and move heavy objects in accordance with safety guidelines.

Licenses and Certifications

+ Forklift Certification preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.