Shipping and Receiving Specialist II

Cushman & Wakefield • Boston, MA

5d • $24 - $28

About The Position

Responsible for performing the daily operations of Shipping and Receiving functions to include processing and delivery of all external and internal shipments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Customer service and professional.
• Self-starter, motivated, team player with the ability to prioritize work.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to work independently and productively and to accept direction.
• Highly organized and excellent record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to frequently move and lift 50+ pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment.
• Utilizes various technologies including but not limited to computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), FedEx, UPS, Outlook email, and Iphone for the purpose of processing shipping/receiving orders.
• Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Affix shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.
• Assemble wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers, packages items into containers using appropriate packing materials.
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Post weights and shipping charges, and affix postage.
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Receive, deliver and route items to various locations.
• May require driving company vehicle from various locations in Boston, Cambridge, and S. Boston.
• Follows customer’s standard operating procedures (SOP’s) related to regulated process.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintain inventory and tracking of shipping materials and supplies.
• May use hand truck and dolly to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area.
• May require lifting and/or moving objects in excess of 50 pounds and pushing up to 100 pounds.
• Other duties as assigned which may include providing assistance to General Maintenance Technicians.
• Handle incoming mail from US Post Office, FedEx and UPS.
• Perform mail runs to pickup mail/packages.

Benefits

• Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees