Corporate Parts Shipping & Receiving Specialist

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.•Lowell, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the position is responsible for processing requests from various users for needed items. The incumbent receives and ships items and manages inventories accordingly. Key Responsibilities include organizing, managing, and overseeing purchase requisitions for various Business Unit users and Fleet Support. Other duties as assigned. The role involves positioning lifting devices, operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts to load and unload vehicles, and moving levers or controls to operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport, or stack material. Understanding and following all shop safety procedures is crucial. The position also conducts cycle counts and periodic inventories, retains and ships parts per the Company’s Warranty Retention and Core Management procedures, and stocks inbound parts to proper storage locations while updating information systems. Additionally, it involves shipping parts' requests for purchase orders, ensuring parts are properly charged, receiving inbound shipments to verify quantity and check for damage, monitoring vendor requests/issues, reviewing/following up on back orders and receipts, answering item-related questions, troubleshooting issues, processing purchase orders to vendors, and verifying receipt of products.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 1-2 years of related experience and/or training and/or military equivalent
Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences
Possess a forklift certification
Valid driver's license
Clean motor vehicle record per J.B. Hunt standards

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively
Ability to document information and make quick decisions
Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds)
Ability to multi-task
Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear, gloves, safety vests)
Ability to work both individually and as a team
Ability to work under minimal direction
Customer Service skills
Maintain a clean, well-ordered work environment free of trash and hazards
Organization skills
Proficient computer skills
Proficient time management skills
Relationship Building skills
Self-motivation
Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours

Responsibilities

Organize, manage, and oversee purchase requisitions for various Business Unit users and Fleet Support
Other duties as assigned
Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas
Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, pallet jacks and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material within and outside designated areas
Understand and effectively follow all shop safety procedures
Conduct cycle counts and periodic inventories as required; retain and ship parts per the Company’s Warranty Retention and Core Management procedures
Stock inbound parts to proper storage locations and update information systems
Ship parts' requests for purchase orders and ensure parts are properly charged to the unit under repair and/or cost center
Receive inbound shipments of parts to ensure proper quantity ordered and free of damage
Monitor requests/issues from Vendors to ensure orders are processing correctly
Review/follow-up of back orders and receipts by verifying tracking information with supported locations and interacting with supply vendors as needed
Answer item-related questions; troubleshoot issues and inquiries from various Business Unit/Fleet Support users and vendors
Process purchase orders to vendors and verify receipt of products