Shipper/Receiver (1st shift)

Westlake•Newbern, TN

About The Position

The Shipper/Receiver is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, preparing, and shipping product orders. The role includes responding appropriately to contingency plans or crisis situations and working the shift pattern required by distribution needs. Duties may include handling inbound and outbound freight, storing and picking products, maintaining inventory records, and keeping equipment and assigned areas orderly. The employee must operate equipment safely and follow applicable local, OSHA, and company standards.

Requirements

Preferred high school degree.
Six months of distribution and warehousing experience or comparable experience.
Ability to read, count accurately, perform simple arithmetic, and write legibly.
Ability to pass a basic math pre-employment test.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to stand or sit for prolonged periods.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and positive attitude.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RF technologies.
Forklift qualification, if assigned to unload inbound shipments.

Responsibilities

Count inbound products, compare them with manifests, and check shipments for damage, infestation, and production code dates.
Report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on the appropriate forms.
Sign for inbound shipments when necessary.
If assigned and qualified as a forklift driver, safely unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations.
Maximize storage space and safely put items away on racks.
Pick the correct number and type of products for orders.
Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material-handling equipment.
Stencil, tag, or mark orders as required.
Check outbound shipment quantities, labeling, and addresses against orders to ensure shipments are complete and correct.
Accept signatures for outbound shipments when necessary.
Move products efficiently into outbound delivery vehicles.
Maintain equipment and assigned areas in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently and comply with local, OSHA, and company standards.
Keep accurate inventory records and reports; assist with physical inventories and cycle counts.
Ensure proper stock rotation.
Repack or re-box cases according to instructions and repair and re-box damaged goods as required.
Operate a shrink-wrap machine if assigned.