Shipping & Receiving Clerk Major Areas of Responsibility: Compare 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. Enters appropriate data in proper computer system Determines method of shipment that complies with established policies and procedures and customer specifications Coordinate with Freight Company for shipments too large for parcel pickup Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons Assembles and/or selects reassembled containers 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, reports damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages. Distributes items to appropriate individual and/or area Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet customer requirements Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in-group problem solving situations. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Interpersonal Skills - Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions. Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Diversity Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment Ethics Treats people with respect; upholds organizational values Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures Motivation Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and can overcome obstacles; takes calculated risks to accomplish objectives Planning/Organization Consulting with supervisory or appropriate management personnel when necessary; prioritizes and plans work; uses time effectively; sets goals and objectives Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibilities for own actions; follows through on commitments Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality Quantity Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner Safety/Security Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly Adaptability Manages completing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events Attendance/Punctuality Consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time Dependability Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan Initiative Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; take independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed Innovation Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others attention Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Valid drivers license clean driving record Must be detail oriented Education and/or Experience: Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and Transcat internal systems including the sales and order processing systems. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status