Shipping and receiving associate

Halco Lighting•Dayton, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing incoming and outgoing materials in the warehouse. Key duties include verifying shipments, inspecting for damage, organizing inventory, and preparing outgoing goods. The associate will operate warehouse equipment, including a forklift, and process customer returns and shipments. Attention to detail in matching orders, basic math skills, and computer aptitude are essential.

Requirements

Must be able to read and match orders on shipping tickets without assistance - solid reading skills a must
Must have basic math and reasoning skills to identify products by size/type/style/color or product code
Must be able to pass power truck certification program
Ability to work at elevated machine heights up to 346’ when using a high-reach forklift (Swing Truck)
Operate inventory control systems and possess moderate computer aptitude
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum two years warehousing and forklift experience – stand up forklift required
Capable of operating powered material handling equipment
Strong command of the English language - written and verbal
Able to move/lift to 50 lbs unassisted
Able to withstand temperatures in a warehouse environment
Position spends workday standing, walking, lifting, pulling and pushing

Responsibilities

Receiving material coming into the warehouse from manufacturers
Verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list
Examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items and report/record any discrepancies
Accurately place materials on shelves, in racks or other designated storage areas orderly
Ensuring that outgoing shipments are adequately packaged, preserved and meet Halco quality requirements
Operate certain warehouse equipment (forklift) as required to retrieve/move material from storage racks or floor space that has either been picked or will be picked for a future order
Ensuring cleanliness and proper stocking and organizing of inventory in the work area
Process material returned by customers (RGA’s)
Audit pick tickets for pending sales orders noting any discrepancies
Process shipments online via FedEx and UPS tracking software