Shipping and Receiving (1st Shift)

RR Donnelley•West Bend, WI

About The Position

Assists with daily shipping department activities involving the movement and handling of materials and printed products, including receiving, loading, unloading, transporting, stacking, order filling, and shipping. Performs manual and clerical duties to prepare and ship customer samples and finished products, primarily through FedEx, UPS, USPS, and similar carriers. Ensures products are produced and prepared according to customer specifications and service-level agreements. The role supports shipping and receiving operations for materials, supplies, equipment, and finished products shipped by freight or third-party LTL carrier. It uses material-handling equipment and small hand tools, maintains records and documentation, and coordinates with customers, suppliers, customer service, production, and other departments. The employee may also drive a delivery van to transport materials or products locally. Available shifts are first shift, 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and mid shift, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Pay is $18.00–$22.22 per hour; the mid shift has a $1-per-hour differential. Actual pay may vary based on factors including education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. Depending on the role, additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, call-in, or stand-by pay. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

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 while performing job duties.
General knowledge of information systems, including 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 phases 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 more than 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 shipment and receipt of materials, supplies, equipment, and finished products shipped by freight or third-party LTL carrier.
Check goods against shipping documents and authorizations; pack goods according to specifications; prepare bills of lading; post weights and shipping charges; and attach information and shipping instructions to boxes.
Unload trucks; check received goods against bills of lading and packing slips for identification and quantity; and maintain records of goods received.
Perform routine, varied 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 effectively with customers, suppliers, customer service, and production.
Build and maintain positive relationships within service areas and departments, coordinating and using 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 when necessary and confer with other departments to coordinate shipping and receiving activities.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain security at receiving and shipping dock doors.
Understand and achieve the Quality Policy and Objectives.
When necessary, drive a delivery van to transport materials or products locally, maintaining a safe vehicle and complying with government regulatory laws.