International Shipping & Receiving Specialist
About The Position
The International Shipping and Receiving Specialist is responsible for the movement of goods in and out of the warehouse, including day-to-day small parcels and larger custom-built systems being shipped to customers throughout the world. This role involves freight loading, unloading, stocking, and shipping, supporting production and operations. Key responsibilities include scheduling shipments, preparing shipping paperwork (including export/import documents), communicating with carriers and freight forwarders to ensure timely delivery of all products, supporting inventory management/control with cycle counts, and recording transaction information using ERP software. The ideal candidate will enjoy a mix of manual labor, communicating with partners/vendors/drivers, and detail-oriented, data-driven work in various computer software programs.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Forklift experience required
- 5 years’ relevant experience required
- Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Proficiency with managing shipping using an ERP system, including ability to enter and extract data from the ERP
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including basic data analysis in Excel
- Knowledge of international shipping requirements and ability to independently complete paperwork
- Self-sufficient, detail-oriented, and organized
- Ability to balance speed with accuracy
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Problem solver and team player
- Customer-service oriented
Nice To Haves
- Forklift certification preferred
- Associate degree or above strongly preferred
- Knowledge of best practices in global shipping/receiving, including ERP integration and warehouse barcoding to automate transactions
- Experience quoting with carriers to find cost effective shipping solutions
- Experience using shipping software (Shipstation, SureShip etc.)
Responsibilities
- Loading, unloading, shipping and receiving of warehouse items
- Preparing and coordinating with carriers LTL, FTL, and small parcel shipments
- Interacting with the ERP system as it relates to shipping, receiving, and inventory
- Completing export/import documents
- Receive product from outside vendors, verify counts, and enter data into the ERP
- Communicate the delivery of high priority inventory to the team
- Maintain material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections
- Inventory cycle counts and physical inventory counts
- Keep inventory and warehouse clean
- Communicate with vendors/drivers daily, including via phone, chat, and email
- Follow safety/company regulations on forklift/equipment
- Label, store, and organize material to ensure smooth warehouse operations
- Other duties as needed to support the production and operations teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
