Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!

American Fork Chevrolet, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Automotive Shipping/Receiving Clerk that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork.

As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!

Here’s why you want to work here:

• Paid training and real career growth
• Competitive compensation package starting at $17 per hour
• Great scheduled (Monday through Friday 8am-5pm)
• Great people with a great culture
• Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
• Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments, and preparing items for shipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Count, weigh, or measure items on incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records.
• Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Affix shipping labels on packed cartons, or stencil identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.
• Assemble wooden or cardboard containers, or select preassembled containers.
• Insert items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
• Nail covers on wooden crates and bind containers with metal tape, using strapping machine.
• Stamp, stencil, or glue identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Post weights and shipping charges, and affix postage.
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Ensure that outgoing shipments meet specifications.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operate tier-lift truck or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Receive damaged or defective goods returned to establishment and designate “Returned Goods, Receiving Clerk”.
• Receive unsold products returned by Parts Driver.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.  One year of experience in a dealership position is required.  He/she must have a valid driver's license and have the ability to interpret vendor catalogs.  The ability to use parts department computer system, calculator, motor vehicle, and tier-lift and hand trucks is also necessary.  Ability to use mechanical tools such as crimpers, pliers, wrenches, and tape measure.  

All employees must adhere to the below Company Values:

Respect: We treat everyone with genuine care and concern

Intelligence: Intelligence means we’re able to learn, grow and adapt.

Greatness: We are consistently exceptional in our work and continually improve.

Honesty: We keep our commitments, tell the complete truth and act with integrity

Teamwork: We understand the responsibilities of teamwork and are determined to pull our own weight.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a physically demanding position.  Stand six to eight hours per shift.  He/she will lift and transport parts weighing up to 70 pounds several times during a shift from platform to storage area.  He/she will also work on a Video Display Terminal and will operate tier-lift and hand trucks.  Will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

NOTE:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.  While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job and to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances dictate.

I have carefully read and understand the contents of this Job Description.  I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me.  I also understand that this Job Description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee.  I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the Company has the same right.

 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer