Shipper/Receiver

Altamira Material Solutio•Houston, TX

11h

About The Position

The Shipper/Receiver completes the physical and administrative tasks involved in shipping and receiving supplies, materials, and finished products. The role prepares, verifies, packs, labels, documents, and expedites shipments; receives and inspects incoming materials; records shipment information and discrepancies; and helps maintain a safe, clean dock area. The position may also operate material-handling equipment and escort unauthorized personnel out of the dock area. The role requires an accredited high school diploma or GED, attention to detail, communication and basic math skills, and the ability to operate material-handling equipment. Two to four years of experience in a similar environment is highly preferred. Computer familiarity includes MS Office, FedEx Ship Manager, UPS WorldShip, and business operating systems. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear and occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, handle and feel objects, and reach with the hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 35 pounds. The work environment usually has a moderate noise level. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Accredited high school diploma or GED.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to operate material-handling equipment.
Good communication skills.
Basic math skills for counting inventory and verifying shipments.
Manual dexterity and physical ability to stand, walk, and handle materials for prolonged periods.
Forklift operation experience.
Computer literacy, including familiarity with MS Office programs, FedEx Ship Manager, UPS WorldShip, and business operating systems.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of experience in a similar environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare orders for shipment by verifying items against purchase orders and appropriately packing and labeling packages.
Ship outgoing materials by preparing the required documents and applying knowledge of shipping procedures.
Prepare international shipping documents and communicate with forwarding agents when applicable.
Forward shipping documentation and records for further processing.
Load and unload supplies and equipment; verify carton or pallet counts and inspect for visible damage, overages, and shortages.
Review and retain packing lists.
Maintain a safe work area by following safety policies and procedures and storing packaging materials and supplies appropriately.
Receive materials and record data as instructed.
Document discrepancies on the delivering carrier's copy, retain delivery-ticket copies, obtain the driver's signature, and display the information on packing lists.
Expedite received items to their proper destination, request service forms to ensure delivery, and compare purchase orders with packing lists to verify materials received.
Maintain dock cleanliness.
Examine shipment contents and compare them with records, such as invoices or orders, to verify incoming or outgoing shipment accuracy.
Escort unauthorized personnel out of the dock area.
Report visible or hidden damage, overages, and shortages to the supervisor.
Operate material-handling equipment, including forklift trucks, hoists, cranes, and motorized or manual conveyors.
Perform other duties as assigned.