Shipping and Receiving Clerk

About this role

Who We Are: Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.  

For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.   

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.   

By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.   

Shipping and Receiving Clerk Mueller’s manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches   millions   of   people   daily.   Come   be   a   part   of   something   that   sustains   and   enriches   the   lives   of   every   human being.   As   a   Shipping and Receiving   Clerk , you will...  

Primary   Responsibilities:  

Shipping Duties  

• Confirm shipments and Maintain records for auditing at the Chattanooga facility.  

• Enter on excel total sheet for balancing  

• If duplicate shipment research and provide information to the manager  

• Recall shipments back from carriers or pulled before leaving the dock  

• Ability to identify short shipments and raise awareness   to   manager  

• Look in TMS for freight charges on freight shipments  

• Communicate dollars shipped daily to manager  

• Dispute resolution - Communicate with customer service by providing tracking and documentation on shipments  

• Create bill of ladings, ensuring accuracy so shipments are invoiced every day  

• Print Shippers and file accordingly  

• Generate Miscellaneous   shipping   Memos and   documentation  

• File Debit Memos  

• Investigate customer disputes for the Accounting and Credit department  

• Gather dispute information by providing copies of shipment and signed POD is to determine whether a claim is accepted or denied  

• Research discrepancies of shipments for Canada and West Coast Warehouse  

• Invoice shippers daily  

• Update accounting spreadsheet daily and compare with Hash Report  

• Assist with receiving outside OP's that have arrived on the dock each day  

• Assist with E-mailing purchasing with any problems  

• Assist with correcting all e-mail issues on receiving  

• Assist with Tungsten issues  

• Receive packing list into JD Edwards for OP's  

• Correct prior night receiving that had issues  

• Perform cycle counts as needed and directed by the Supervisor  

Receiving Duties  

• Direct inbound shipments to receiving area  

• Perform physical count of parts received and verify product is free from damage  

• Compare manifest/packing slip counts to actual count of parts received  

• Notate and initial paperwork after deliveries have been confirmed  

• Alert Purchasing department to all receiving issues and discrepancies  

• Record receipts into   internal   inventory system as required  

• May Coordinate deliveries with appropriate departments to ensure   receiving   area stays clear to   receive parts at all times  

• Assist in annual inventory count  

• Keep and update daily receiving files  

• Coordinate with Quality for incoming RGA’s/RMA’s  

• Collaborate with Purchasing to streamline efficiency and accuracy of incoming receipts  

General   Duties  

• Work safely in the manufacturing production environment  

• Follow detailed verbal/written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures  

• Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly  

• Communicate and work effectively with others  

• Provide hands-on and verbal job function training to coworkers as needed  

• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Production Supervisor  

• Record daily all work performed and correct distribution of work time  

• Use software systems as needed to complete job duties  

• Contribute to culture of high-quality products  

• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions  

• Perform other job-related duties as directed by supervisor per CBA and company policies  

• The Supervisor will instruct each employee in the responsibilities as listed in the procedures  

• The Supervisor will inform each employee where to access the procedure manual  

Job   Expectations:  

• Ability   to   work   with   your   hands  

• Ability   to   wear   Personal   Protective   Equipment   (PPE)  

• Ability   to   lift   and/or   move   25   pounds,   and   up   to   50   pounds  

• Ability   to   work   in   extreme   temperatures   (hot/cold)  

• Ability   to   frequently   sit,   stand,   walk,   reach   at   arm's   length,   stoop,   kneel,   and   crouch  

• Ability   to   use   power   tools,   air   tools,   and   other   vibratory   tools  

• Ability   to   work   around   hot   heavy   machinery  

• Ability   to   work   from   a   standing   position   for   extended   periods   of   time  

• Ability   to   move   materials   with   a   powered   vehicle   (forklift)    

• Excellent attention to detail  

• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook  

• Proficiency in ERP planning systems  

• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures  

• Extremely organized and able

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