Shipping & Receiving 1

RR Donnelley•Timonium, MD

4d•$16 - $19

About The Position

Performs manual and clerical work related to preparing and shipping customer samples, components, and finished products, primarily through FedEx, UPS, USPS, or similar carriers. The work is typically completed independently under established policies and procedures. The employee receives guidance from a manager or supervisor when requested or when assigned new tasks, and exercises a moderate level of discretion in completing and prioritizing work. The role includes maintaining files and documentation; using small hand tools, scales, metering machines, and primarily hand trucks to move materials; and carrying out shipping activities such as checking goods against shipping documents and authorizations, packing goods to specifications, preparing bills of lading, recording weights and shipping charges, and attaching information and shipping instructions to boxes. The employee may also occasionally receive materials by unpacking goods, checking them against bills of lading and packing slips for identification and quantity, maintaining receipt records, rejecting damaged, excess, or misdirected goods, and routing materials to inspection, storage, or other destinations.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in shipping and receiving.
Ability to exert 20 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Standing constantly (over two-thirds of the time) and walking frequently (one-third to two-thirds of the time).
Must be able to work the assigned shift.
Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary to meet product demand.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and ship customer samples, components, and finished products using carriers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS, or similar services.
Maintain necessary files and documentation.
Use small hand tools, scales, metering machines, and hand trucks to handle and move materials.
Check goods against shipping documents and authorizations.
Pack goods for shipment according to specifications.
Prepare bills of lading, record weights and shipping charges, and attach information and shipping instructions to boxes.
Occasionally unpack received goods and check them against bills of lading and packing slips for identification and quantity.
Maintain records of goods received; reject damaged, excess, or misdirected goods; and route materials to inspection, storage, or other destinations.