Acadian Contractors Inc.
Acadian Contractors Inc.
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Abbeville, LA 70511
Description
The position requires the person to demonstrate the ability to methodically organize and control shipped and receive materials.
Workers may be required to work outdoors. As a result, they may be exposed to extreme temperatures - both cold and heat. Where the temperature in the building cannot be controlled adequately, work may be done in hot environments (especially during summer months).
Education
Preferably high school diploma or equivalent.
HAZMAT certification encouraged.
Experience
Preferably 1 year inventory control, shipping and receiving duties.
General knowledge of HAZCOM and HAZMAT regulations
Duties
Determines method of shipment and prepares bills, invoices and other shipping documents
Receives merchandise - checks and signs delivery slips, and assists with unloading as necessary
Inspects and verifies incoming goods against invoices or other documents, records shortages and rejects damaged goods.
Accepts or returns merchandise according to established company procedures. Calculates prices according to guidelines, and affixes bar codes, prices, and security tags as necessary.
Organizes distribution and shipping of merchandise. Makes necessary verifications against documents, unpacks and routes goods to appropriate storage areas. Handles customer pick-ups.
May operate forklift, hand truck or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods
Maintains internal record-keeping systems
Contacts resource people for various information. Contacts transport companies and suppliers to expedite, trace or return merchandise that does not conform to specifications or purchase orders.
Assembles containers and crates, packs goods to be shipped and prepares identifying information and shipping instructions
Knows safe storage and handling procedures for various chemicals and materials
Knows proper shipping procedures for transportation of dangerous goods
Takes inventory, maintains storage area, organizes, and places stock on shelves. Ensures area is always secure.
Maintain a positive attitude with internal and external customers by providing quality customer service.
HSE Responsibilities
Embrace, lead and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
Demonstrate implementation of the proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident free workplace and advance our safety culture.
Adhere to all “Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management Systems” policies, procedures, safe work & best practices guidance as well as regulatory and client site specific policies and procedures.
Make a personal commitment and be accountability for the HSE results, driving towards achievement of HSE goals. Support your team members by coaching, mentoring others to achieve the desired results.
Accept and improve when coached and mentored to improve on HSE processes demonstrating ownership of the results of process implementation.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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