Materials Control-Shipping/Receiving

Laars Heating Systems Company•Madison, WI

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing the flow of materials within the warehouse, including receiving, stocking, and preparing shipments. The position requires adherence to safety procedures, efficient space management, and accurate inventory tracking using company software. Key duties involve operating forklifts and potentially yard tractors, ensuring accuracy in documentation, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of two years of warehouse experience in receiving, production, or shipping operations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers and external customers, including truck drivers.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow standard operating procedures.
Strong math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using various units of measure.
Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and demonstrate excellent time-management skills.
Basic computer proficiency.
Forklift certification required (provided onsite; valid driver's license required).
Ability to operate a semi-truck and trailer; a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred.
Ability to obtain a CDL Class A license and Federal DOT Medical Card after employment is required.
Ability to operate material-handling equipment, including dollies, pallet jacks, and forklifts, for loading and unloading materials and equipment.
Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and equipment.
Frequent walking, standing, crouching, and kneeling.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more of materials and products.
Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, hearing protection, and work boots.
Loose-fitting clothing and jewelry are prohibited.
Work environment may be extremely dirty and dusty.

Nice To Haves

A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred.
Ability to obtain a CDL Class A license and Federal DOT Medical Card after employment is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare orders for shipment according to pick tickets and customer requirements.
Pick and prepare LTL shipments and coordinate carrier pickups.
Pick trailer shipments based on load sheets.
Check inventory to verify the availability of required stock and notify the Manager of any shortages.
Prepare shipping documentation, including staging shipments, printing and applying shipping labels, and scanning item and serial numbers into TCM production software.
Print Bills of Lading and Packing Slips.
Ensure packing lists and shipping documents match the product being loaded.
Load products onto trucks using a forklift.
Receive and unload incoming materials and compare packing slips to purchase orders to verify shipment accuracy.
Review packing slips and verify received materials against actual merchandise.
Sort, count, package, label, and unpack received inventory.
Inspect shipments for damage, loss, or defects and notify the Supervisor of any findings.
Enter received inventory into TCM warehouse software.
Verify TCM data entry accuracy by running end-of-day receipts reports and comparing them to packing slips.
Stock warehouse shelves and maintain inventory organization.
Maintain consistent adherence to 5S principles.
Manage warehouse space and maximize storage efficiency.
Supply materials to assembly lines and move finished goods to the finished goods warehouse.
Operate the company yard tractor to move 53-foot trailers in and out of loading docks (CDL required).
Move trailers between the rear yard and loading docks approximately two to three times per week (10% of job duties).
Provide materials to the shop floor to support daily production requirements.