Shipping and Receiving

– Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
– Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
– Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
– Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
– Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
– Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
– Deliver or route materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
– Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
– Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped.
– Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.
– Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact.