Shipping Clerk
Cosco International IncCOSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. Job Description: Shipping Clerk Location: Marietta, GA Department: Logistics Reports To: Shipping Supervisor Position Summary The Shipping Clerk supports daily receiving, put-away, picking, staging, shipping, and inventory control activities for raw materials, packaging components, and finished goods . The role performs accurate ERP/WMS transactions , applies status labels (Quarantine/Released/Hold), maintains traceability (lot/expiry/location) , and keeps all areas GMP/ISO/FDA audit-ready . Core Responsibilities 1) Receiving & Quarantine Receive inbound deliveries; verify against PO/packing list (count, lot, expiry, condition). Apply Quarantine labels and place materials in designated quarantine locations. Create/maintain Receiving Log ; forward documents to QA/QC and Accounting. Stage materials for QC sampling and notify QA/QC per SOP. 2) Put-Away, Labeling & Storage Perform timely put-away with correct bin/location and status (ERP/WMS). Ensure pallets/containers display part/SKU, lot/batch, status, quantity, and location . Follow FIFO/FEFO and storage conditions (temp/humidity where applicable). 3) Picking, Kitting & Staging to Production Pick and stage components/raws for Pre-Weigh, Compounding, and Filling per work orders. Verify picks against BOM and work order; prevent mix-ups and shortages. Support changeovers and urgent line calls; return partials with weighed back-in and location updates. 4) Shipping Support (Finished Goods) Stage finished goods; verify lot/expiry, quantities, and pack-outs . Print/apply case/pallet labels (UCC-128/GS1 when required). Assist with BOL/packing list packets and Loading/Shipping Log updates. 5) Inventory Control & ERP Accuracy Execute real-time ERP/WMS transactions (receipts, moves, picks, adjustments). Perform cycle counts , investigate variances, and propose corrections. Maintain tidy, labeled racks and accurate location master data. 6) Documentation & Compliance (GDP) File/attach COA/SDS to receipts as directed; maintain logs (receiving, temperature, pest control) per SOP. Complete records legibly, dated, and signed ; correct errors per GDP . Retrieve records promptly for GMP/ISO/FDA or customer audits. 7) Safety, Equipment & 5S Operate pallet jacks/forklifts (if certified) safely; inspect equipment before use. Follow OSHA/EHS rules, dock safety (dock locks/wheel chocks), and pedestrian aisle control. Maintain 5S : clean aisles, organized staging lanes, controlled waste/recycling. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Receiving to Quarantine (same-day): 99% ERP/WMS Transaction Accuracy: 100% Pick Accuracy (qty/lot/location): 99.8% On-Time Staging to Production: 98% Cycle Count Accuracy: 99% 5S/Safety Incidents: 0 recordables Audit Readiness (records retrievable): 100% Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent; prior warehouse experience in GMP/ISO environment preferred. Basic knowledge of ERP/WMS , scanners, and Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel). Familiar with lot/expiry control, quarantine/release workflows, and GDP documentation. Forklift certification (or eligibility) preferred; able to lift up to 50 lb , stand/walk for extended periods, and work on docks/racks safely. Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and teamwork. Reporting & Coordination Reports To: Shipping Supervisor Coordinates With: QA/QC (sampling/release, COA/SDS), Production/Compounding/Filling (staging), Purchasing (PO issues), Accounting (receiving documents), Shipping/Carriers, and EHS.