Shipping & Receiving Clerk II presso Forum Energy Technologies (FET)

Summary: 

Participates in the assembling and shipping of outgoing merchandise or material. Prepares and maintains shipping records, makes up bills of lading, and posts weight and shipping charges. Verifies correctness of incoming shipments against bills of lading. Maintains records of goods received. Rejects damaged goods or materials and correspond with shipper to adjust damages or shortages. May route incoming goods to the proper department. Data entry of orders and applicable information into Forum's EAP system. Handles special projects, as assigned. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities 

• Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment: Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records. 
• Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates. 
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment. 
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers. 
• Inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding. 
• Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape, using strapping machine. 
• Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers. 
• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage. 
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages. 
• Routes items to departments. 
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications. 
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies. 
• May operate tier-lift truck or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area. 
• May direct others in preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments. 
•  May receive damaged or defective goods returned to establishment. 

Skills/Knowledge 

• Good communication skills.  
• Good organizational skills.  
• Problem solving skills.  
• Knowledge of company and customer procedures.  
•  Ability to work in a team environment. 

Education 

•  High School Diploma or equivalent.  

Experience 

4+ years of experience 

This is a safety sensitive position. 

About FET
FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.