Shipping Clerk - Larson

Larson Manufacturing is committed to providing a safe workplace and promoting the health and safety of its associates.  Workplace safety and managing the operation of our company in an environmentally responsible manner is the responsibility of each associate.  Associates are responsible for participating in our Company’s incident and injury prevention programs as well as our Company’s environmental programs.  All associates must comply with our environmental, health and safety policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

The Shipping Clerk I is responsible for central distribution center support of clerical functions related to departing truck loads and shipments. Responsibilities include but are not limited to customer service support, general problem solving, tracking shipments and investigating delivery exceptions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Pick and process orders, print documents and labels, as required to support shop floor activities.
2. Process/ship product from completed picklist reports, merge dual sourced orders and routes as necessary, generate and distribute delivery documents, and file for proper record keeping.
3. Manage the timely release of loads to be invoiced to customers and accounts for all shipments.
4. Check-in and process documents and freight handled by 3rd party and LTL carriers.   
5. Utilize the dock manager system to check carriers in and out and communicate with the shopfloor.  
6. Utilize ProShip rate shipping system to process parcel and LTL shipments, generate pro labels, bill of ladings, and apply to product/pallets for outbound shipment.
7. Reconcile, make comments, adjust fulfillment transactions on pre-delivery and post-delivery exceptions as reported by pool carriers, make necessary adjustments, and follow through to ensure customer satisfaction.  
8. Provide prompt support and answer questions directed to the CDC by various Larson departments.
9. Receive Larson Mfg. purchase orders to record purchases of finished goods and raw materials.
10. Monitor, track and assure timely processing of Larson Returns.
11. File and track claims for damaged or lost product related to pool and LTL carrier exceptions.
12. Coordinate and communicate delivery appointments and Will Call notifications.
13. Administer finished good scheduling and PID creation for light assembly of finished goods.
14. Coordinate, facilitate, and communicate the adding of late arriving inventory and order fulfillment.
15. Assign new customers to routes assuring correct assignment and delivery routing.
16. Respond to e-mails, voice mails and phone calls from Larson customer service, dealers, and customers.
17. Recommend measures for continuous improvement as it relates to your daily duties.
18. Must be courteous and maintain a good working relationship with supervisors and co-workers and should abide by all FBOS policies.
19. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

• High School education with above average reading, comprehension, writing and analytical skills required.  Successful candidate may have 1-2 years of post-secondary education or technical training.  Most job skills can be learned on the job.

Health, Safety, and Environmental

Larson Manufacturing is committed to providing a safe workplace and promoting the health and safety of its associates. 

BENEFITS

• All the Insurance coverage you’d expect like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K, and a bonus program
• Scholarship program for children of employees
• Annual merit and incentive programs
• Charitable gift matching
• Culture committed to work-life balance with flexible work options
• Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Products

Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security (Master Lock/Therma-Tru Doors/Fiberon/Larson) is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low. Fortune Brands Doors & Security also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Candidates for positions with Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security must be able to present proof of identity and work eligibility post hire. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position and accordingly this position is not appropriate for foreign students who will require sponsorship in the future, including assistance with an Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1 extension.

To all recruitment agencies:  Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, our employees or any other company location. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of a Logistics Team Leader.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of a Logistics Team Leader.  A Logistics Leader may be asked to perform other duties as required.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.