Job Description

Overview

GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS, a world class aerospace defense contractor located in Anniston, AL seeks a Shipping and Receiving Clerk. The work environment is clean, safe, and centrally air conditioned. In addition to standard medical benefits, other benefits include a gain sharing program, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) in the 1st year and tuition reimbursement.

Major Position Responsibilities

POSITION PURPOSE: 

Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties

MAJOR ACTIVITIES-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  

• Compares 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.
• Determines method of shipment.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons.
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
• Inserts items into containers.
• Bands, straps and prepares items for shipment
• Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Routes items to departments.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Verifies cycle counts on blind cycle count reports.
• Move green tagged material to look location.
• Deliver hot kit pulls as necessary
• Must be highly proficient in record keeping abilities using Microsoft Office, web based shipping programs, etc
• Must be able to write and/or make changes to work instructions and procedures.
• Must follow all safety rules and company policies.
• Receive direct and indirect material.
• Pull and issue kit pulls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:  (Education, Training, Years Experience, Special Skills or Limitations)

Associate’s degree (AA) from two-year college in business; two 2+ years related working experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an eye for details, a positive attitude, and advanced computer skills.