Job Details

Position Details

Exciting opportunity to join a multinational company that designs and builds electrical systems and provides services for the aerospace, defense, transportation and security markets!

Job Title: Shipping Clerk
Shift: Monday to Friday 7 - 3.30 PM - onsite only
Location: 53 Discovery, Irvine, CA, 92618
Pay Rate: $22/hr. on W2.
Contract Length: 5 months
*Contract Extension or Conversion to FTE based on Performance, Attendance and Business Need*

Job Description

• We are currently looking for a Shipping Clerk I to join the team in Irvine, CA. The Shipping Clerk I is responsible for the success of assigned functions within IFEC and the Distribution Center.

Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility

• Primarily, the Shipping Clerk I is responsible for site success through lean distribution/manufacturing and best-in-class warehouse management strategies. Specific duties include Freight Management, fulfilment of Inbound Operations (Unloading and Receiving), Warehouse Operations (Pick-Pack-Pull, Order Fulfillment, Inventory Management), and Outbound/Transportation Operations (Shipping, Carrier Relations). The Shipping Clerk I works directly with the Distribution Center Operations Supervisor to execute assigned tasks.
• Analyze SAP data in support of Distribution Operations Process shipments, validate inventory movements, and make recommendations to management on optimal processing methods
• Maintain relationships with internal customers
• Work with Material Handling, Manufacturing, and SCM to develop daily delivery schedules
• Reconciliation of Material Handling transactions
• Maintain historical shipment data trafficking of freight movements, ensuring adherence with transit time commitments and POD's
• Assist to fulfill material requirements for Distribution Center Activities
• Maintain on-time delivery to OEM's and Airlines Creation of export documentation in accordance and compliance with US regulations
• Ensuring inventory accuracy and integrity are upheld
• Development of continuous process improvement plans and initiatives
• Maintain operational plans to support customer shipments and production needs (will involve working Saturdays and some Sundays)
• Maintain and promote a safe work environment for all employees
• Create and sustain a culture to support lean initiatives and promote lean values

Skills:

• Utilizes small hand tools, scales and operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, skids, pallet handlers and hand trucks
• Interfaces with other functional areas such as receiving inspection, production control and assembly departments in order to coordinate shortages or expedite stock problems
• Create and sustain a culture to support lean initiatives and promote lean values
• Understand revenue goals and timelines and develop appropriate plans
• Ensure all shipments receive the proper labeling and postal charges and are packaged to arrive safely.
• Keep management and supervisors aware of product shortages in order to maintain accurate information on the company website.
• Organize stock and merchandise with in the warehouse by properly boxing and storing goods in their designated location.
• Practice customer service when interacting with other companies and clients and see to it all external parties receive a positive interaction with the company.
• Verify all incoming shipments to be accurate by comparing the invoice to order and ensuring all goods are in acceptable condition-
• Accurately package, label and weigh items to be shipped and ensure proper shipment method and shipping charges.
• Prepare detailed and accurate invoices to accompany shipments and ensure all items are packaged and shipped to company standards.
• Ensure all invoices are handled promptly, and goods are shipped and stored properly
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and other communications related to the warehouse distribution center.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• SAP or other ERP system experience
• Proficiency with MS Excel (V-lookup, pivot tables, etc.)

Education:
HS Diploma or GED at Minimum

Should you accept an offer with this client there is a rigorous background screening that may include a criminal background check with a 7 year look back period, employment verifications, potential DMV records, credit check and drug test (dependent on location of position. Criminal background will also include any pending or current charges.