Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Alfa Laval•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too. As an integral member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in the hygienic fluid handling team You will have the opportunity to work within all aspects of inventory control including shipping and receiving, delivery of materials to shop work teams, paperwork processing, loading and unloading of freight, quality assurance, and cycle counting contributing to the overall success and growth of our organization. This shift has multiple openings. Currently this is on-site day shift (6am – 2:30pm, overtime as needed) position located at our Indianapolis, IN facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Basic desk top computer skills
Basic math skills required including the ability to read a tape measure and micrometer
Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Strong leadership and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience preferred
Forklift operation certification preferred
Overhead crane experience preferred

Responsibilities

Unpacks and examines incoming shipments; rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with vendor group to rectify damages and shortages.
Compares identifying information and counts; weighs or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
Operates forklift or uses hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
Performs daily equipment inspections for any equipment where this is required, ex. fork trucks, cranes, etc.
Troubleshoots incoming problems and resolves; communicates with Team Leaders or Purchasing Department if assistance is required.
Routes items to departments or warehouse locations.
Maintains log of received materials and supplies.
Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information.
Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
Packaging of components to specified quality standards ensuring reduced risk of damage during transport, i.e. ocean transport considerations.
Examines outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.
Ensure that warehouse inventory both indoors and outdoors is well managed and inventory counts are correct. Ensures inventory damage risks are minimized and slow-moving inventory is identified and properly disposed.
Compiles order specific fan and drive kits and guarantees that components are available for production in a timely manner.
Provides needed material(s) to various workstations and/or locations.
Responds in a timely manner to department requests for material deliveries.
Ensures proper accounting for scrap inventory and raw goods.
Conducts inventory counts to support accurate inventory valuation.
Inventory system management including Kanban card systems, and Min/Max order systems.
Manage recycling container usage and disposal.