Shipping & Receiving Specialist
ConfidentialSUMMARY The Shipping and Receiving Specialist is responsible for managing the shipping, receiving, and tracking of automotive parts and materials within a warehouse or dealership setting. This role ensures that all incoming and outgoing shipments are accurately documented, inventoried, and delivered to the appropriate department or customer. The clerk will work closely with warehouse staff, suppliers, and sometimes customers, to maintain an efficient workflow and accurate records. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list. Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped. Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy. Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter. Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials. Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes. Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock. Responsible for core, warranty and 45-day returns Maintain accurate bin counts. Compare shipment contents to records. Convey cargo by hand truck. Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications. Load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products Maintain records, reports, or files. Measure, weigh, or count products or materials. Manage inventories or supplies. Requisition stock, materials, supplies or equipment. Other duties as assigned. SKILLSEXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are 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. Hearing - required to interact with coworkers and customers Seeing - required in order to pull parts Bending - required when pulling parts Lifting - up to 50 pounds infrequently. Amount of walking required - majority of time is spent walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling and/or standing. Noise Level - minimum.