fulfillment associate.

Ideally we are looking for a Fulfillment Associate candidate who has relevant experience managing inventory utilizing computers, is very customer service oriented, demonstrates a great attention to detail, has an impressive work ethic and positive attitude, and will place utmost importance on warehouse safety.

Minimally, a qualified Fulfillment Associate candidate will need to have at least 1 year of experience in a fulfillment role and/or overseeing inventory management and will be able to proficiently utilize a variety of computer programs.

NOTE: This is a 12 hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule with hours from 7am/pm-7am/pm for daytime and nighttime shifts.

Responsibilities:
- Inspects incoming freight/packages for defects and/or damage and notifies supervisor/manager in a timely and proactive manner; records defects/damage accurately.
- Responsible for verifying all details of incoming materials by recording shortages and discrepancies on the freight receiver and packing list, alerting supervision regarding any issues.
- Responsible for tagging, staging and palletizing raw material as it is received from outside vendors.
- Compares information on packing slip with receivers to verify accuracy of shipment.
- Accurately identifies, labels and organizes products to be received and/or transferred.
- Records all required activities in the system for recordkeeping and filing purposes.
- Accountable for loading and unloading of trucks and material handling within the receiving department.
- Performs staging and palletizing of raw material (FSC & Non-FSC) in the appropriate area.
- Assists with conducting physical inventories.
- Performs inventory control reporting activities such as cycle and full physical counts for the facilities; identifies and reconciles stock inventory discrepancies.
- Checks items to be shipped against job tickets/ pull tickets to determine accuracy and completeness of destinations and routing.
- Prepares shipping documents including Bill of Lading, Packing List, etc. using supplied templates.
- Reviews truck/trailer contents vs shipment documents for accuracy.
- Utilizes Process Shipper, UPS WorldShip, and FedEx Ship Manager, to post shipping charges and tracking information in MIS.
- Traces lost shipments and customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents.
- Accurately identifies, labels and organizes products to be shipped and/or transferred.
- Reviews shipment documentation for accuracy.
- Coordinates outbound freight, including rate quotes.
- Records all required activities in the system for recordkeeping and filing purposes.
- Accountable for loading and unloading of trucks and material handling within the receiving department.
- Operates company provided equipment in loading and/or unloading of raw materials and/or finished goods.
- Assists with conducting physical inventories.
- Performs inventory control reporting activities such as cycle and full physical counts for the facilities; identifies and reconciles stock inventory discrepancies.

Working hours: Various Shifts Available

Skills:
- Shipping and Receiving
- Customer service oriented
- Familiar with warehouse conveyor systems
- Record keeping
- Computer skills/ability to use warehouse intranet
- Familiarity with UPS
- Cycle counting

Education:
High School

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
- Excel spreadsheets
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse documentation
- Material handling
- Problem solving
- 1+ years in a fulfillment role

Additional Requirements:
- Ability to take instruction and learn processes quickly
- Ability to stand for entirety of shift
- Ability to lift, move, and manipulate materials 25-50 pounds regularly
- Willingness to work overtime as assigned per production needs
- Proven good attendance, positive attitude, communication, team player mentality, reliability, flexibility, willingness to cross train, willingness to work overtime.
- Must be local (within 30 miles) to the facility site in Durham, NC.


This is a great opportunity to Get To Work with a great company with locations in Morrisville and Durham. If you're close to that area and are interested in a fulfillment clerk role, apply online today! We will be looking to speak with candidates with the right attitude and experience ASAP!

Once you've applied, give our office a call at 919-873-5588 to discuss your application and position availability.

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).