Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Metals USA -- Gregor Technologies Division is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Clerk in Torrington, CT. Metals USA is a solid, growth-oriented aluminum/stainless steel distribution center servicing the defense, aerospace, and fabrication industries.

The Shipping/Receiving Clerk is responsible for performing shipping duties and processing related paperwork.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares finished goods accurately for shipment according to customer requirements.
• Stores materials and supplies within the warehouse according to company procedures.
• Manages shipping supplies inventories according to company procedures.
• Manages finished goods inventory per company policies.
• Signs for incoming deliveries as required; loads and unloads delivery trailers/trucks by hand or with material handling equipment as needed.
• Forwards shipping and receiving documentation in a neat and orderly manner.
• Records shipping and receiving details to the appropriate department on a regular and timely basis.
• Fills out production paperwork, follows shop system data collection procedures and follows inspection procedures on a daily basis.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly and safe manner to include returning tools to designated areas.
• Notifies management of product discrepancies or equipment malfunctions, and or personal injuries.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
• Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a shipping clerk.
• Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid OSHA Forklift certification

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day)

• Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance

Other Physical Requirements:

• Steel-toed boots
• Hard hats with chin straps; chin straps must be worn at all times in the warehouse.
• Protective eyewear
• Hand protection
• Arm guards/sleeves
• Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Working inside of the warehouse
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Vibration
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Day and night shifts

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Ability to communicate oral and written effectively to both internal and external customers
• Must have basic math skills
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints' should have mechanical aptitude
• Good analytical and organizational skills; able to make sound decisions with data at hand
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism & diplomacy to include telephone etiquette
• Computer Literacy to include Microsoft Products (Word, Excel and ERP)

Metals USA offers a competitive starting hourly range of $22.00- $ 25.00. Metals USA offer comprehensive benefits program plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

Metals USA provides equal employment & affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.