Shipper/Receiver

Westlake • Newbern, TN

104d

About The Position

Responsible for accurate receiving, storing, preparing and shipping orders of product. Knows their responsibility in a contingency plan or crisis situation. Must be able to work the shift pattern as outlined by distribution needs.

Requirements

• Preferred high school degree.
• 6 months of distribution and warehousing experience or comparable experience - RF technologies a plus.
• Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, divide, multiply) and write legibly.
• Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Count all products, compare to manifest and check all shipments for damage, infestation and production code dates.
• Report shortages, damages and mis-shipments on appropriate forms.
• Sign for inbound shipments when necessary.
• If assigned, and you are a qualified forklift driver, unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Maximize space usage and safely put away items onto racks.
• Ensure correct number and type of product is picked.
• Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment.
• Stencil, tag or mark orders as required.
• Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct.
• Accept signatures for outbound as necessary.
• Efficiently move product into outbound delivery vehicles.
• Maintain equipment and assigned areas in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Comply with all local, OSHA or Expeditors' standards.
• Keep accurate records and reports.
• Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Repack or re-box cases per instructions.
• Repair and re-box damaged goods as required.
• Operate shrink-wrap machine if assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED