Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Vandor Corporation•Richmond, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Receiving Specialist will work closely with the Shipping Supervisor and other departments to ensure each order goes out the door accurately, on time and in a safe manner. Personnel will process orders by selecting the correct products, packaging and labeling them according to procedures, and will load LTL carriers safely and swiftly.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1 year of factory related experience in shipping and receiving.
Required to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
Basic math (addition and subtraction) skills a must.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
At least some experience in working with computers for data entry purposes.
Must be trained and certified to operate a forklift.
Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment.
Has the ability to read, comprehend and write the English language as it relates to safety, job responsibilities and other essential communication.
Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Possesses strong reasoning skills, including the ability to forward think, analyze problems, and identify, implement, and rationalize solutions (communicating the logic behind the decision to others).

Responsibilities

Assist the Shipping Supervisor in the timely and accurate shipment of finished products to customers.
Fulfill orders by selecting the correct products and packaging them to be shipped in a safe manner – following protocols and procedures.
Maintaining a positive and willing attitude as they will represent the company to vendors, third party carriers and customers picking up directly from our dock.
Work with Customer Service and other departments to maintain inventory, staging areas and ensure accurate details of each shipment.
Route incoming materials to proper departments.
Process receipts of incoming materials.
Process and review all documents related to shipments to ensure accuracy.
Load/unload large trucks and verify accuracy of paperwork, product and order.
Ensuring courteous and professionalism around customers while loading product.
Report any defects or shortages of incoming materials to the department supervisor.
Maintain work area and equipment to be in clean and orderly condition. Follow prescribed safety regulations and procedures.
Fill in as needed in the absence of other Team Members.
Perform other duties as assigned