Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Job description

2979529
City

Boulder
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Water & Process Technologies
Function

Manufacturing
Country

United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces

Colorado
Postal Code

80301-3687
Role Summary/Purpose

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk, as part of the Analytical Instruments business, will be responsible for moving, loading and unloading materials by hand or through using a variety of material handling equipment. The Shipping / Receiving personnel places material / parts on the proper shelf or area in the shop and packages them and places them on a delivery truck.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Shipping and Receiving Clerk, you will:

·  Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment
·  Input all shipment information into ERP computer system
·  Compare identifying information and counts, weighs or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records
·  Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates
·  Make carrier arrangements when necessary
·  Affix shipping labels on packed cartons or markings identifying shipping information on cartons
·  Assemble wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers
·  Insert items into containers, using spacers, fillers and protective padding
·  Nail covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape, using strapping machine
·  Package materials in boxes of varying sizes and ensure closure by tape or strapping
·  Prepare pallets for storage or shipment using stretch wrapping process
·  Post weights and shipping charges and affix postage
·  Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items / goods, record shortages, and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages
·  Participate in physical inventories and inventory reconciliation exercises to meet overall inventory accuracy goals
·  Route items to various internal departments and production areas for manufacturing projects
·  Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications
·  Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies
·  Operate Pallet Stacker, pallet jack, hand-truck or cart to move shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area
·  Perform Dangerous Goods receiving and shipping under DOT and IATA regulations
·  Wear glasses, gloves and hard hats as needed, wear steel-toed shoes daily
·  Perform all activities while complying with Environmental, Health and Safety rules
·  Perform other duties that may be assigned by management to meet business needs
Qualifications/Requirements

·  High School Diploma / GED
·  Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehousing or material handling
Desired Characteristics

·  Pallet Stacker certification
·  Prior production and inventory control experience
·  Familiarity with SAP systems
·  Calculate surface, volumes, weights and dimensions of packaged equipment or components
·  Ability to learn and follow defined departmental policies, procedures and practices
·  Ability to make decision with regards to completion of tasks and job methods and follow through with results of outcome
·  Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
·  Ability to interact and communicate with internal customers including production, engineers, and management personnel
·  Ability to prioritize workload and shift work activities in order to meet business needs and department goals, essential
·  Ability to independently arrange and organize work efforts on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
·  Ability to meet tight deadlines
·  Ability to multitask on a consistent basis
·  Ability to make recommendations regarding job methods and departmental procedures
·  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form
·  Prior production and inventory control experience

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GE announced they signed a definitive agreement to sell the Water & Process Technologies business to SUEZ, a services and solutions company with global operations primarily in water and waste management. The deal will be subject to customary closing conditions such as regulatory review and appropriate consultation and we expect this to be complete by mid-2017. Water & Process Technologies will operate business as usual through this process and will continue to meet its commitments to its valued customers and employees. This includes hiring strong talent to help the business grow and be successful. GE is targeting to complete the sale of the business by mid-2017.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.