Shipping and Receiving Associate

Eaton Corporation•Smyrna, GA

About The Position

This position will perform a wide range of skills which include unloading/loading trucks, receiving and putting away material, operating a forklift to safely retrieve parts and materials out of racks and supply them to the assembly lines and preparing product for shipment. Our Shipping and Receiving Associate is responsible for overseeing all daily shipping and/or receiving operations. This position will be expected to flex into the production area as needed. Load and unload trucks and receive incoming material using site processes and systems. Ensure material is received and distributed to assigned locations. Serve as main contact for assembly team regarding part locations. Prepare product for shipment and process needed shipping paperwork. Perform inventory cycle counts. Apply labels, stickers, stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping. Use hand tools such as: bander to secure material for shipments, impact nail guns to build crates, hammer, tape measure and other tools required to build pallets and boxes. Operate a variety of material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, cranes and hand tools to load and unload trucks and place material in the proper location. Perform quality inspections, including visual inspections of material during shipping and receiving processes, and identifying non-conformance. Observe good housekeeping and safety procedures and keep equipment, tools and work area clean and orderly by performing 5-S duties and continued dedication to raising the bar. Exhibit teamwork in all you do, maintaining a positive and team-based attitude. Support peers in time of high demand by working hours assigned and overtime as required; also comply with scheduled start/stop times and break periods for the facility. Follow established oral and written procedures/work instructions for assigned function and handle materials in accordance with established procedures. Use appropriate lift assist or partner lift when moving material/products. May lift and carry up to 35lbs and push or pull up to 100lbs. Cross train and flex or stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary. Flex into production roles as needed.

Requirements

Minimum one year of previous experience in a manufacturing, shipping & receiving, or related work environment
Previous experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Strong problem solving and time management skills; ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Understanding of basic inventory and logistics concepts
Experience using various tools including: manual/electric tools, fork truck, jib crane, template/fixtures, hand carts, tape measure, storage/packaging materials and prescribed safety equipment
Ability to use computers including the Microsoft office package
Ability to follow manufacturing drawings and instructions
May lift and carry up to 35lbs and push or pull up to 100lbs

Responsibilities

Unloading/loading trucks
Receiving and putting away material
Operating a forklift to safely retrieve parts and materials out of racks and supply them to the assembly lines
Preparing product for shipment
Overseeing all daily shipping and/or receiving operations
Load and unload trucks and receive incoming material using site processes and systems
Ensure material is received and distributed to assigned locations
Serve as main contact for assembly team regarding part locations
Prepare product for shipment and process needed shipping paperwork
Perform inventory cycle counts
Apply labels, stickers, stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping
Use hand tools such as: bander to secure material for shipments, impact nail guns to build crates, hammer, tape measure and other tools required to build pallets and boxes
Operate a variety of material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, cranes and hand tools to load and unload trucks and place material in the proper location
Perform quality inspections, including visual inspections of material during shipping and receiving processes, and identifying non-conformance
Observe good housekeeping and safety procedures and keep equipment, tools and work area clean and orderly by performing 5-S duties
Exhibit teamwork in all you do, maintaining a positive and team-based attitude
Support peers in time of high demand by working hours assigned and overtime as required; also comply with scheduled start/stop times and break periods for the facility
Follow established oral and written procedures/work instructions for assigned function and handle materials in accordance with established procedures
Use appropriate lift assist or partner lift when moving material/products
Cross train and flex or stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary
Flex into production roles as needed