Receiving dock checker vs shipping clerk

Differences between receiving dock checker and shipping clerk duties and responsibilities

Receiving dock checker example responsibilities.

• Assist in the daily managing of fresh product using the FIFO accounting principal.
• verify, count/weigh, inspect, and receive parts in JDE system (1/2013-12/2015) WMS system (5/2012-12/2012 )
• Count and receive merchandise in with RF guns.
• Check packaging for quality and quantity to prepare for USDA inspection.
• Schedule delivery appointments by phone and email, handle material with an RF scanner.
• Receive freight, check freight into AS400 system, segregate product to ensure proper receipt.
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Shipping clerk example responsibilities.

• Maintain a close-knit relationship with freight brokers to negotiate and attain the best possible pricing for LTL and truckload shipments.
• Print documents by either using fed ex or ups or grind or will call.
• Process shipments via FedEx, DHL & TNT, using different account numbers by comparing rates and weights.
• Schedule big pick ups, make BOL and print labels for next day or other dates if ready to print.
• Create and run reports as necessary to track ordering trends.
• Used mathematics to insure time are not waste folding new boxes.
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