Shipping Clerk / MRO Assistant

Position Summary The Shipping Clerk/MRO Assistant supports both the Shipping and Maintenance, Repairs & Operations departments. This position is responsible for coordinating daily shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, processing shipping documentation, purchasing MRO materials, and supporting cost-effective purchasing and distribution activities. The successful candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, computer literate, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Shipping Responsibilities Work with the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure daily shipments are completed timely, accurately, and safely. Receive delivery orders and purchase orders in ERP system. Reconcile discrepancies on delivery order and purchase order receipts with the originating plant or Purchasing. Allocate inventory and print picklists three to four times daily. Route customer LTL orders using the internal TMS system and customer routing guides. Handle all non-customer shipments for the Verona plant. Convert THD order quantities on picklists to case quantities before entering orders into the TMS system. Enter THD orders into the TMS system. Retrieve load numbers, print pallet placards and carrier manifests, and match them with picklists. Break down picklist documents by due date, customer, LTL, and parcel. Review customer order comments and special instructions, highlighting important information for Warehouse Associates. Process “Hot Sheet” and “Must Ship” requests from Customer Service. Log drivers in and out when entering the plant through the shipping dock entrance. Provide packing lists and bills of lading to Customer Service as requested. Process proof-of-delivery requests for LTL and parcel shipments. File picklists, bills of lading, and other shipping documents. Audit customer orders. Initiate cycle counts for the Industrial Warehouse. Enter cycle count results and complete monthly reports. MRO Purchasing and Inventory Responsibilities Manage purchasing and distribution activities while identifying cost-effective solutions. Assess purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations. Obtain vendor price quotes, compare quotes against requirements and budgets, and submit purchase orders to vendors. Review backorders and follow up with suppliers regarding delivery dates. Review daily minimum/maximum reports and reorder items based on historical usage and work order requirements. Review costs for stock and non-stock items and request a minimum of three quotes when appropriate. Research and purchase non-stock items for Operations and Maintenance while obtaining the best available pricing. Purchase MRO stock and non-stock items. Purchase and issue MRO components. Process inventory returns. Maintain inventory control and accurate inventory records. Take physical inventories in the storeroom. Identify causes of inventory errors and make necessary adjustments in the tool crib. Obtain and verify data accuracy. Maintain required records to support inventory accuracy at all transaction points. From shipping orders, packing slips, and manifests, select, prepare, and pack MRO-related raw materials for shipment. General Responsibilities and Behavioral Expectations Record, document, and report data and information as required. Follow all established standard work, procedures, policies, and guidelines. Maintain excellent safety and housekeeping practices in accordance with plant and corporate guidelines. Practice Lean 6S habits daily in assigned work areas. Sort and inspect products or components for compliance with quality requirements using visual methods, simple go/no-go gauges, or fixturing when necessary. Identify and contribute continuous improvement ideas. Participate in Continuous Improvement Events as requested. Perform other duties and support additional processes for which training or prior experience is provided. Qualifications and Requirements High school diploma or GED equivale…

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