Shipping and Receiving (1st Shift)

RR Donnelley•West Bend, WI

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving role assists with daily shipping department activities involving the movement and handling of materials and printed products. Duties include receiving, loading, unloading, transporting, stacking, order filling, and shipping finished products. The role also performs manual and clerical work to prepare and ship customer samples and finished products, primarily through FedEx, UPS, USPS, and similar carriers. Products must be prepared according to customer specifications and service level agreements. The position supports manufacturing operations by maintaining records and documentation, using material-handling equipment, coordinating with internal departments and external contacts, and following safety, quality, and shipping procedures. The role may also involve driving a delivery van locally. The posting lists first shift as 5:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, and mid shift as 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Requirements

At least 2 years of administrative or operational support experience in shipping or manufacturing operations.
Ability to consistently apply applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program objectives when performing job duties.
General knowledge of materials tracking, storage and retrieval, inventory control, and applicable reporting systems, which may include spreadsheets, databases, and materials receipt and usage systems.
Basic knowledge of computers and software programs.
Adequate oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively across departments.
Strong organizational skills to meet established deadlines and coordinate work with others.
Ability to safely operate powered industrial vehicles.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and rarely lift in excess of 50 pounds.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform manual and clerical duties related to shipping and receiving materials, supplies, equipment, and finished products shipped via freight or third-party LTL carriers.
Check goods against shipping documents and authorizations; pack goods to specifications; prepare bills of lading; post weights and shipping charges; and attach shipping information and instructions to boxes.
Unload trucks; check received items against bills of lading and packing slips for identification and quantity; and maintain records of goods received.
Perform varied routine duties in support of manufacturing areas according to standard procedures.
Maintain necessary files and documentation.
Use small hand tools and operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, skids, pallet handlers, and hand trucks, to stage materials and load trucks.
Communicate with customers, suppliers, customer service, and production.
Build and maintain positive relationships across service areas and departments, coordinating resources to ensure products are handled, stored, and shipped according to established guidelines and at the lowest possible cost.
Assist management with departmental activities, training, safety, and special projects.
Comply with safety regulations, quality standards, policies, and procedures.
Report problems, potential problems, and hazardous situations to management.
Inspect products and shipments to verify conformance to specifications.
Attend production meetings or confer with other departments as needed to coordinate shipping and receiving activities.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain security at receiving and shipping dock doors.
Drive a delivery van locally when necessary, maintaining a safe vehicle and complying with government regulatory laws.