Shipping / Receiving Clerk (Top Secret)

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JOB TITLE: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

SUMMARY: DAWSON is looking for the next Shipping and Receiving Clerk to support our federal customers. This position is in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Shipping and Receiving Clerk will include but not limited to verify the correctness of incoming shipments, check for damaged good, ensure that goods are appropriately routed, prepare, and keep records of goods received support for the Federal Bureau of Investigations Logistics Units.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, or other containers.
• Count, weigh, and record number or units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Verifying the correctness of incoming shipments by comparing items and quantities unloaded against bills of lading, invoices, manifests, storage receipts, or other records, checking for damaged goods
• May direct and coordinate the activities of other workers engaged in handling goods being received and delivered.
• Perform clerical and physical tasks in connection with receiving incoming shipments.
• Ensure that goods are appropriately identified for routing to departments within the establishment
• Delivers shipments to recipients
• Mail received by 1PM must be delivered the same day
• Tracking mail delivery
• Receiving duties typically involve the following:
  • Verifying the correctness of incoming shipments by comparing items and quantities unloaded against bills of lading, invoices, manifests, storage receipts, or other records, checking for damaged goods
  • Ensure that goods are appropriately identified for routing to departments within the establishment
  • Preparing and keeping records of goods received.
• Mail processed and out for delivery within 3 hours
• Preparing and keeping records of goods received.
• Assists with special inspections
• Inspects, inventories, and documents incoming and outgoing shipments
• Follow established guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work activities.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months of moving experience
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.

COMPETENCIES:

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Travel may be required.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used:
  • Dollies
  • Pallet jacks
  • Stevedores
  • Flatbed carts
  • Safe lifting carts
  • Powered hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc)
• Pallet jacks
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Safe lifting carts
• Stevedores
• Long periods of stand
• Long periods of walk
• Dollies
• Required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Flatbed carts
• Powered hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc)

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.