Shipping & Receiving Clerk

As a Shipping & Receiving Clerk at our Dover, NJ location, your primary responsibilities will include inspecting products for any damage or defects, managing inventory records to track availability, compiling and inspecting outgoing kits for compliance, and maintaining the shipping supplies and storage areas. You will also organize the warehouse for incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on time.

To apply for the Shipping & Receiving Clerk position, you typically need at least one year of experience in shipping and receiving or equivalent work. Basic computer skills are essential, particularly familiarity with Excel and Outlook. Additionally, strong organizational capabilities, attention to detail, and good communication skills are crucial for this role.

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk role offers a full-time position, with working hours from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This schedule provides an excellent work-life balance while allowing you to engage in a fulfilling career at a reputable medical device company.

Shipping & Receiving Clerks at our Dover, NJ location can expect a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term disability coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, and holiday pay. We strive to take care of our employees and ensure you have the support you need.

To prepare for an interview for the Shipping & Receiving Clerk position, review the job description carefully, familiarize yourself with common shipping and receiving processes, and think about your previous experiences that relate to inventory management and organization. Also, consider preparing questions about the company culture and expectations.

When discussing your experience in shipping and receiving, be specific about your past roles. Highlight any relevant tasks you've performed such as inventory management, inspecting shipments, or any software you used for tracking. Show how this experience has prepared you for the Shipping & Receiving Clerk position.

In answering how you ensure accuracy, describe your attention to detail and the methods you use to double-check your work, like conducting regular inventory counts or double-checking order forms. This shows you take pride in your work and understand its importance.

Discuss a specific situation where you've had to meet a tight deadline. Describe the planning and prioritization steps you took to ensure the tasks were completed on time and how you communicated with your team to streamline processes.

Express your knowledge about safety practices within warehouse settings. You can mention regulations regarding the proper handling of products, the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE), and how you ensure that the workspace adheres to these guidelines.

In your response, detail how you assess the urgency and impact of different tasks. It’s helpful to talk about any systems you've used to prioritize work or how you communicate with colleagues to ensure everyone is aligned.

Share a specific example where a shipping error occurred and describe how you identified it, your approach to resolving it, and the lessons learned. This demonstrates your problem-solving skills and ability to adapt.

Mention any specific inventory management systems or software you have used. Describe methodologies like Just-In-Time or FIFO (First In First Out), and how these techniques contribute to efficient shipping and receiving operations.

Discuss your approach to maintaining open lines of communication, such as regular updates during shifts, using communication tools, and fostering a collaborative atmosphere to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Mention critical skills such as attention to detail, organizational abilities, basic computer proficiency, and strong communication skills. Discuss how each skill plays a role in the effectiveness of a Shipping & Receiving Clerk.

Articulate your interest in the medical field and how you find the mission of the company inspiring. Connect your experience in shipping and receiving to the value you can add in supporting healthcare professionals and ultimately contributing to better patient outcomes.