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Shipping Clerk-1st Shift

Location: 

La Vergne, TN, US, 37086

Requisition ID:  1213

Job Summary/Overview

To prepare picking lists, all shipping documents and ship confirm orders.   Contact freight carriers for the timely pick-up of orders to ensure on time delivery to customers.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare and process picking lists and route to shipping personnel in a timely manner.
  • Verify accuracy of picking list and confirm shipment in CMBIS.
  • Investigate any discrepancies on picking lists and bill of ladings for customer service.
  • Act as a liaison between shipping and sales departments and other CM locations and shipping.
  • Contact freight carriers for pickups and special quotes.
  • Prepare and maintain bill of ladings and shipping manifests along with rating of freights bills.
  • Prepare manifest for electronic transmission.
  • Ability to prepare and print labels and RFID tags.
  • Ability to fill in as and lead Production/Shipping leader and Shipper stocker job duties. (refer to both job descriptions)
  • Prepare export papers.
  • Prepare Country of Origin documentation.
  • Route freight carriers.
  • Prepare any shipping documents as requested by customer.
  • Verify accuracy of interplant transfers and confirm in CMBIS.
  • Performs other duties as required or requested

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety policies and procedures.  Ability to speak effectively with fellow employees, giving instructions or relaying messages.  Ability to complete all applicable paperwork.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers.
  • Ability to understand and follow written procedures.
  • Ability to understand and manipulate data using Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to lift/lower/push/pull up to 40 lbs. safely.

Required Qualifications

  • High school graduate, GED or equivalent experience required. 
  • Basic computer skills are required.

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Nashville

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