Shipping and Receiving Process Technician

Tenneco•South Bend, IN

13d•$29 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win. How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here. Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent GED preferred
Must have one year’s previous factory experience.
Former warehouse experience is preferred
Must be able to obtain a forklift license and maintain a good standing driving record.
Must be willing and able to be trained or have specialized training in areas such as OSHA, IOSHA, DOT, Haz Mat, and RCRA.
Working knowledge of MS Office products to include Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing required.
Interpersonal skills necessary to interface with a wide range of internal and external contacts.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pound trays and lift and carry up to 60 pound packages on occasion.
Must be able to lift rarely 25 pound dunnage from floor level to 43” high stacks to assist with dunnage as needed and rarely lift and carry 60 pound tanks of propane from storage to forklift to maintain fuel for forklift.
On a frequent basis must be able to stand and/or walk indoors and outdoors in order to transport materials/supplies, label products, and verify parts.
On a frequent basis must be able to sit on forklift for intermittent intervals of 5 to 30 minutes at a time, moving from forklift to ground level multiple times, and occasionally on a chair for up to 30 minutes to operate computer.
On occasion must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds to move carts with packages up to 50 feet.
On a frequent basis must be able to grip up to 45 pounds bilateral to transport and handle materials and tools
Must be able to lift up to 30 pound parts, cardboard, or plastic from floor to waste level.
Frequent Hand Coordination to handle materials and tools (grasp/lift/carry)
Constant visual perception to view materials, read scale, make adjustments and transport materials.
Able to work an 8-hour shift on a regular basis and flex to 12 hours as needed.
With minimal supervision, ability to solve practical problems, interpret, resolve problems and issues using a variety of instructions for guides furnished in written, oral, diagram &/or schedule form.
Ability to read and interpret documents for such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively with co-workers, departments, and vendors.
Verbal/ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
Numerical/ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

Former warehouse experience is preferred
SAP experience, various freight software experience, and label matrix programs experience preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors and controls inventory and coordinates SAP schedules to meet shipping requirements needed to satisfy customer orders.
Acts as a backup to the Customer Service Supervisor and the Shipping and Receiving department as needed.
Contributes to a safe work place and minimizes negative environmental impacts by complying with the EHS policies, procedures, work instructions outlined in the EHSMS Training Assessment for this position.
Determines labeling requirements including but not limited to: assemble and pack product containers, prepare and affix bar code shipping labels to customer dunnage or stencils identifying shipping information for cartons, skids, or other shipping devices in an accurate manner including any special labels that are customer required.
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.
Completes daily receiving entries in computer system.
Unpacks, examines, and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages and corresponds with Supervisor and Materials Coordinator to rectify damages and shortages.
Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department Supervisor and Materials Coordinator.
Verifies all customer returns, accounts for all material, notifies supervisor, MRR and moves to the hold area.
Builds service shipments/kits as needed.
Evaluates and coordinates EDI and shipping in an SAP environment.
Monitors customer systems and SAP system maintenance.
Receives and tracks incoming materials updating data in SAP and required spreadsheets.
Initiates, monitors, and maintains expedites and reporting systems.
Maintains accurate inventory and properly problem solves to find discrepancies.
Assists in coaching Shipping and Receiving Specialists in training.
Ensures on time delivery.
Works with Shipping and Receiving Supervisor on improvements, changes in customer schedules, shortages, and concerns.
Proper operation of equipment to safety and productivity requirements, including but not limited to: Lift truck or hand truck to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments or areas and operation of stretch wrap machine, bander, and baler.
Promotes and actively supports a safety-first workplace culture, identifies and reports unsafe conditions, and stops work when necessary to ensure safety.
Abides by the location’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policy, complies with legal and other requirements and operational controls established under its EHSMS, works towards achieving established objectives and targets, and conforms to procedures consistent with the ISO 14001 standard.
Understands all the environmental aspects of his/her job. Reports, and if necessary, stops any activity that does not conform to the policy or may injure himself/herself.
Identifies and addresses non-conforming work, materials, or procedures within a timely manner.
Initiates action to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities relating to the product, process and quality system and has the authority to stop further work on non-conforming suspect product until the deficiency or conditions have been corrected.
Takes ownership of work by demonstrating accountability for results and being honest and transparent when things do not go to plan.
Follows 5S principles by maintaining, cleaning, organizing, and improving the areas. Also, by making suggestions to get to the next level of excellence and then doing it again.
Consistently meets high standards of safety, quality, integrity, and performance.
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
Demonstrates a willingness to hold tough conversations with others while seeking first to understand, speaking with respect, and with the purpose of making things better.
Supports the leadership team as needed to meet the plant and business unit objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned.