UPS Clerk

Job Title: UPS Clerk

FLSA Status: Non-exempt Union

Department: Warehouse

Reports to: Inventory Manager

Summary

Responsible for processing outgoing shipments via UPS and FedEx and assisting on special projects in the warehouse.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Outbound Freight

• Process outgoing shipments via UPS and FedEx, including tracking information, weight, dimensions and special notations regarding fragility, hazardous materials or unpacking instructions.
• Compare information to an invoice, purchase order or bill of lading prior to shipping.
• Select shipping method based on policies and procedures, destination, speed of shipment desired, package size, and contents.
• Use standard boxes and packing material to prepare shipments.
• Create custom containers for unique size or shape shipments.
• Determine if protective packing materials are required in order to prevent breakage and damage.
• Affix clearly written shipping labels to packages, along with special handling instructions.
• Responsible for arranging for pick-up by the carrier specified on the customer’s purchase order.

Safety

• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Ensure that all security and safety procedures and policies are followed. Operate in compliance with OHSA, C-TPAT, Bio-Terrorism, AIB, FDA Food Safety and other appropriate standards.

Other Duties

• Participate in cycle counts and help maintain inventory accuracy.
• Participate in time studies.
• Perform other related duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Direct Reports

None.

Qualifications

1. Education (preferred level): High School Diploma
2. Must be able to efficiently use an Radio Frequency (RF) scanner
3. Experience (minimum level of direct experience): Experience with UPS/FEDEX online software preferred.
4. Knowledge/Skills: Requires good judgment and decision-making ability. Communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. Simple math skills required. Experience with shipping and receiving operations is also necessary. Must be proficient in MS Office.
5. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 50- 75 pounds. Must be able to stand for 8 hours.
6. Special Requirements: Must be able to work overtime.