Shipping Receiving Full Time

Summary:

The Shipping & Receiving Associate is responsible for assembling orders, preparing goods for shipment. In addition, receives, unpacks, inspects and stores incoming materials and supplies. Must use shipping records to verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments and orders. Responsible for documenting damages and discrepancies for reimbursement and reconciliation.

Responsibilities:

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Stack cargo in locations, such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.
• Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, or containers, so they can be loaded.
• Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
• Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras.
• Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
• Wash out cargo containers or storage areas.

Job Requirements

Physical Demands:

• Frequent moving or transferring of components and/or materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Continuous standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities for inspection of product include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and to adjust focus.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; and 2-5 years of related experience
• Prior experience in warehouse environment and/or industrial/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Customer focused from both an internal and external perspective.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with multiple levels of organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to obtain Forklift license and operate a motorized forklift

Requirements:

• Requires ability to safety drive tow motor and box truck
• Need to have good computer skills with ability to create labels, log in packages, etc. (Outlook, Epicor)
• OT is required – average work week is 50 hours; including 4 hours on most Saturdays

Tagged as: Manufacturing