Receiving and Shipping Specialist I

Sytech, Inc., Precision Metal Fabrication and Finish•Spokane, WA

5d•$21 - $24

About The Position

The Receiving and Shipping Specialist I maintains the receiving and inventory kitting area that supports production. The role provides materials support to manufacturing, manages inventory and manifests, receives and verifies shipments, builds and routes kits, tracks shortages, and coordinates shop-stock needs with internal departments. The specialist also supports shipping finished products and serves as a backup delivery driver when needed. The position requires flexibility, accountability, safe work practices, and a focus on quality, timeliness, and customer needs in a fast-paced, noisy manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Able to maintain a quick, steady pace and work efficiently throughout the shift.
Adaptable to a changing work environment.
Able to bend and stoop frequently and lift objects up to 50 pounds.
Able to concentrate, focus, and pay attention to detail.
Able to work around metals, lubricants, solvents, and noise.
Self-motivated, professional, dependable, flexible, and able to meet goals.
Able to take direction and work both as part of a team and independently.
Self-managed and a team player.
Data-entry skills and ability to operate computers and software programs.
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Meets DOT requirements.
Able to follow instructions and pay attention to detail.
Basic math skills and ability to read and write English.
Able to use a wheel cart, manual pallet jack, and rolling step ladder.
Detailed and organized, with organizational skills.
Experience handling and storing materials and supplies, operating material-handling equipment, accessing information on a computer, and reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of metals is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide materials support to manufacturing by filling material requirements for production orders and worker requests; expedite shortages and escalate material problems to supervision.
Perform inventory control and manage manifests for Hardware, Assembly, and Weld.
Send purchase requests to the Purchasing Manager for hardware, tooling, safety items, welding equipment, abrasives, consumables, and other required items.
Verify and record receiving shipments by comparing packing lists with open purchase orders, and check goods for damage.
Construct kits and route required parts to production cells; remove excess or dated kits and adjust inventory as needed.
Track and expedite shortage items to the production area, and stock supplies on shelves.
Complete assigned workloads according to daily schedules, maintaining quality and timeliness.
Maintain good housekeeping and follow applicable ISO quality policies, procedures, documentation requirements, SOPs, and department rules.
Coordinate shop-stock management with cells, supervisors, scheduling, and purchasing.
Manage UL label control and disbursement.
Assist the scheduler by expediting priority jobs, and work with the estimator to ensure proper component procurement.
Understand job travelers, routing, and split orders, and log in and out of jobs.
Design and implement LEAN initiatives for continuous improvement.
Back up the shipping area by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing finished products for shipment.
Back up the delivery driver when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow workplace safety expectations and interact professionally and respectfully with coworkers and other departments.