Shipping Clerk I

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:     The Shipping Clerk Level 1 is responsible for performing basic shipping and warehouse tasks including picking, packing, labeling, and preparing customer orders for shipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of shipping and warehouse operations.  REPORTING TO :  Warehouse Supervisor  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:    Adheres to all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations, policies, and procedures.  Participates in the continuous improvement process; maintains warehouse and shipping areas in a neat, clean, and orderly manner in accordance with 5S practices.  Picks customer orders accurately from warehouse stock while maintaining First-in-First-out control.  Packs orders using appropriate materials for the product and shipping method.  Affixes correct shipping labels on packed cartons.  Assembles cardboard containers, cartons, and builds any other packaging materials as necessary.  Secures packages for shipment by using banding appropriate system.  Examines outgoing shipments to ensure all aspects of the shipments meet specifications.  Operates powered industrial trucks to move, convey, or hoist shipments to and from warehouse and work area.   Performs periodic cycle counts.   Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives.   Participates in corrective action meetings.  Assists in other warehouse functions when needed.  Actively model IDEX values: Team, Trust, and Excellence.  Performs other related duties as assigned.  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job successfully.   Understanding of workplace safety regulations and procedures in a manufacturing environment.  Basic understanding of shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.  Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order fulfillment and documentation.  Ability to read and interpret work instructions.  Basic familiarity with computers and basic software applications.  Strong situational and physical awareness.  Basic knowledge of label printers.  Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or ERP software is a plus.  Knowledge of the operation of material handling equipment.  Ability to pass Powered Industrial Truck certification within 60 days.  Meets beginner level competency on all requirements for picking components in small parcel and picking and packaging components in freight/LTL.

High School Diploma or GED, required.  Wav, electric pallet jack certification, or ability to obtain in 30 days.   6+ months of experience with order picking and/or RF Scanner.  6+ months of experience shipping in a manufacturing environment, preferred.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   The physical, mental, and visual demands, and work environment described below 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.  PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL DEMANDS:   Majority of the time is divided between standing, stooping, and walking.  Lifting requirements are generally less than 25 lbs.  Manual