Shipper / Receiver - 1st Shift

RH Sheppard Co Inc • Penn Township, PA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Shipper / Receiver is to package and ship all outgoing material and for the receipt of all incoming material. The individual must be able to work under moderate supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Adhere to established safety procedures and 5 “S ” standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting/moving of parts
Verify that all material received is in accordance with documentation, weighing/counting parts as necessary to ensure vendor accuracy.
Coordinate with the appropriate departments to assure that shipping and receiving requirements are met.
Record appropriate information into computer mainframe, including inventory transactions, receiving, and labels for spare part orders.
Contact trucking firms to advise them of available pickups; coordinate their arrivals to minimize waiting time and delays.
Coordinate with purchasing departments the status of material that has been expedited.
Operate forklift to load/unload trucks and perform other loading dock duties required to maintain an efficient operation.
Other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
Self-Motivated: Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results.
Accountability: Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and maintains sense of ownership and follow through on commitments. Sets high standards of performance.
Communication: Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompass strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills. Ability to create an environment for open communication.
Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
Reliability: Demonstrates dependability, accountability and trust. Follows processes and meets commitments.
Decision-making: Demonstrates ability to discover opportunities in challenges, seek profit and sustainable growth, make courageous while sound decisions and demonstrate a good business understanding
WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise and hazards such as electrical shock or gases. Some outside assignments could involve exposure to adverse weather conditions. Adequate hearing protection is required for 85 decibels and above.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
SCHEDULE:
8-hour Day Shift Monday through Friday

The demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Requirements

• One year of work experience in a manufacturing operation is preferred.
• Problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of Shop math.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend and lift from the floor, walk, reach frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to work overtime as needed both daily and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to established safety procedures and 5 “S ” standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting/moving of parts
• Verify that all material received is in accordance with documentation, weighing/counting parts as necessary to ensure vendor accuracy.
• Coordinate with the appropriate departments to assure that shipping and receiving requirements are met.
• Record appropriate information into computer mainframe, including inventory transactions, receiving, and labels for spare part orders.
• Contact trucking firms to advise them of available pickups; coordinate their arrivals to minimize waiting time and delays.
• Coordinate with purchasing departments the status of material that has been expedited.
• Operate forklift to load/unload trucks and perform other loading dock duties required to maintain an efficient operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees