JC Ford Co
SHIPPING CLERK
JC Ford Co, Columbia, Tennessee, us, 38402
Job Type
Full-time
Description
JC Ford has been around since 1945 providing automated equipment and service to the growing tortilla and tortilla chip industry. We are now hiring for our new home in Columbia, TN. Paid holidays, Vacation, Benefits, and 401K available. Apply now!!!
Summary:
Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Knowledge and experience in International documentation and shipping. Prepare items for shipment. Duties include assembling, addressing, stamping, and shipping merchandise or material; receiving, unpacking, verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material; and arranging for the transportation of products.
Requirements
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.Account for time and work completed via online computer data collection system.Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment: 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, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.Inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape, using strapping machine.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.May operate tier-lift truck or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area.May direct others in preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.May perform only shipping or receiving activities and be known as Shipping Clerk or Receiving Clerk.May be designated according to specialty as Freight Clerk; Reshipping Clerk.May receive damaged or defective goods returned to establishment and be designated Returned-Goods Receiving Clerk.May receive unsold products returned by DRIVER, SALES ROUTE and be designated Route Returner.Education:
High school Diploma or similar degreeGEDExperience and Background:
Demonstrate competency in basic shop math.Ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.Flexible and responsive, with a strong teamwork orientation.Good verbal and written communication skills.Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed and continuous improvement.Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in a cross-functional team.Possess ability to drive for results, hold self-accountable, and continuously improve.
Physical Requirements
The majority of the job function is performed in a manufacturing setting requiring high degree of safety precautions.
JC Ford Company is an equal-opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (mental or physical), pregnancy, status as a parent, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, military service/protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. We will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, or local agencies
Full-time
Description
JC Ford has been around since 1945 providing automated equipment and service to the growing tortilla and tortilla chip industry. We are now hiring for our new home in Columbia, TN. Paid holidays, Vacation, Benefits, and 401K available. Apply now!!!
Summary:
Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Knowledge and experience in International documentation and shipping. Prepare items for shipment. Duties include assembling, addressing, stamping, and shipping merchandise or material; receiving, unpacking, verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material; and arranging for the transportation of products.
Requirements
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.Account for time and work completed via online computer data collection system.Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment: 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, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.Inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape, using strapping machine.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.May operate tier-lift truck or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area.May direct others in preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.May perform only shipping or receiving activities and be known as Shipping Clerk or Receiving Clerk.May be designated according to specialty as Freight Clerk; Reshipping Clerk.May receive damaged or defective goods returned to establishment and be designated Returned-Goods Receiving Clerk.May receive unsold products returned by DRIVER, SALES ROUTE and be designated Route Returner.Education:
High school Diploma or similar degreeGEDExperience and Background:
Demonstrate competency in basic shop math.Ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.Flexible and responsive, with a strong teamwork orientation.Good verbal and written communication skills.Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed and continuous improvement.Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in a cross-functional team.Possess ability to drive for results, hold self-accountable, and continuously improve.
Physical Requirements
The majority of the job function is performed in a manufacturing setting requiring high degree of safety precautions.
JC Ford Company is an equal-opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (mental or physical), pregnancy, status as a parent, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, military service/protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. We will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, or local agencies