Shipping/Receiving Clerk at Ametek, Inc. in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job ID: 18938

Position Description:
General Overview:

Perform a variety of tasks involving the proper shipment and receipt of packages.

Essential Elements:

• Receive, open and deliver packages and materials. Unload or assist in unloading trucks (including coils, strip stock, boxes, crates, etc) using forklift, hand truck or hand jack.
• Verify and record purchase order receipt on computer system to create receiving tag.
• Work with Purchasing and Accounting Departments on purchase order questions or discrepancies. Work with Accounting on C.O.D. deliveries. Work with Sales and Packing Departments on shipments to customers.
• Proficiency in using UPS, Federal Express and other carrier software, forms, rates, and procedures.
• Knowledge of all international export shipping paperwork, documentation and requirements including, Freight Forwarder requirements such as commercial invoices, letters of instructions, sight drafts and export license procedures.
• Familiar with Automated Export Systems (AES) procedures and requirements.
• Monitor operations and take corrective action as required.
• Refer unusual circumstances to group leader or supervisor.

Secondary Elements:

• Maintain established quality standards and follow quality procedures.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports as required.
• Ensure that work area and equipment are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly condition, that prescribed safety measures are followed, and that established company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as required.
• Work overtime as needed or as required with appropriate notice and in accordance with company policy.
• Move material up to 75 lbs to other departments using hand truck or cart.
• Maintain shipping and packing inventory needs such as, boxes, foam, shipping peanuts and tape.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex,
age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal,
state or local protected class.

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