Shipping and Receiving Clerk - Houston, United States - Amot Controls

Description

** Shipping and Receiving Clerk**

**Job Category****:** Operations **Requisition Number****:** SHIPP012143 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**Overview:**

AMOT, founded in 1948, is a leading global manufacturer of control, safety and hazardous area solutions for engines, compressors, turbines and other rotating equipment in the oil and gas, marine, power generation and transportation industries. Our product families include valves, electric and pneumatic instrumentation, control and condition monitoring systems and hazardous area safety products.

**Summary:**

The AMOT Shipping and Receiving Clerk will be responsible for supporting the receiving and shipping functions on a daily basis. The workdays will be split between the two functions. The first half of the day will be spent supporting the operations team and the last half of the day will support customer deliveries.

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

Receiving:

+ Place incoming material into Arrived Status in MRP system.

+ Confirm part quantity matches PO quantity.

+ Will learn to inspect parts to Engineering documents standards and specifications.

+ Receive purchase orders into the MRP system once parts are verified as acceptable.

+ Will learn to complete First Article Inspections as required.

+ Will learn to complete NCRs for non-conforming material.

+ Work priorities when notified to support customer and/or production needs.

+ Work with Quality Engineer and Quality Analyst as needed.

Shipping:

+ Utilizing the MRP system reports, determine daily stock inventory items that need to be picked and shipped.

+ Prepares pick lists and delivery notes for daily shipments. If errors exist, coordinate actions to correct.

+ Assure orders and shipping quantities match picking documents by carefully auditing.

+ Assemble packaging materials and packages merchandise per instructions, in preparation for shipment.

+ Utilizes networked shipping systems through UPS and Fed-Ex to process ground and freight shipments.

+ Enter data pertaining to domestic and international shipments into the companys MRP system and into the shipping systems of commercial freight carriers (UPS, Fed-Ex, DHL, etc). Prepare export documentation as required for international shipments.

+ Notifies consignee of shipment information to other offices and/or agents as needed.

+ Coordinate with carriers and freight forwarders to schedule pick-up of goods.

+ Ensure that drivers depart with appropriate paperwork.

+ Initiates, answers & documents tracer inquiries when requested via email and/or fax.

+ Confirm physical shipment of goods and facilitate tracking of packages when requested.

+ Processes daily invoices in MRP system.

+ In conjunction with supervisor, will be responsible for all outbound freight to comply with warehouse operations.

+ Coordinate with customer service team to resolve ship instructions or customer requests when required.

+ Ensure the accuracy of all shipping documents by strict adherence to standard operating procedures.

+ Gather, enter into MRP system and/or internal Network, and maintain all data and records relative to shipping activities.

+ Monitor the supply of packaging materials and requisition additional supplies as required.

+ Complete necessary management reports as required.

+ Help with or complete special projects at the discretion of the Manager.

**Personal Attributes:**

Ability to multi-task and work independently.

Demonstrated self-motivation and self-discipline traits.

Has a positive and flexible attitude.

Demonstrated ability to handle frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.

Be organized and efficient.

Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

**Education and Experience:**

2 years experience in Receiving of manufactured and purchased parts with the ability to learn receiving inspection.

High School diploma or GED required.

Minimum 2 years experience in the use of general metrology equipment found in a light engineering environment (includes height gauges, verniers, calipers etc.).

MS Office experience required and working knowledge of MRP system, IFS is a plus.

Experience with computerized dispatch shipping systems (UPS, Fedex, DHL).

Previous shipping experience is preferred.

**Knowledge and Skills:**

Demonstrated strong and effective communication skills; written, oral, and inter-personal.

Knowledge of the valve, casting, machining, and PCB industry is a plus.

Ability to operate Powered Industrial Trucks and pass certification.

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.

Ability to communicate fluently in English.

**Other:**

**COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:** Where permitted by applicable law, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, if not currently employed by AMOT (subject to reasonable accommodation for those who cannot receive a COVID-19 vaccination due to medical or religious reasons.) If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential.

**Physical Requirements:** This position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling activities There is pushing and lifting/carrying of boxes weighing 50 lbs. Average vision and hearing is sufficient. This position is physically demanding.

**Working Conditions:** Individual will generally be working in the production area. Noise levels encountered will vary from heavy machining to minimum noise level. Likewise, individual may be exposed to fumes from chemicals, paints, and assembly glues in the manufacturing areas. Please refer to the MSDS Notebook in this department for specific details regarding chemical exposure.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

**Skills**

**Dedicated****:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity **Education**

**Required**

High School or better.

**Experience**

**Required**

**2 years:** Experience with general metrology equipment found in a light engineering environment (includes height gauges, verniers, calipers etc.).

**2 years:** Experience with receiving of manufactured and purchased parts with the ability to learn receiving inspection.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)