Shipping/Receiving Associate I

CoorsTek•Oak Ridge, TN

18h

About The Position

The Shipping/Receiving Associate I assists with maintaining facility supplies and raw materials, performs receiving operations, and distributes supplies to plant employees. The role supports shipping, receiving, inventory coordination, and material movement throughout the facility while following approved procedures and environmental, health, and safety guidelines. The associate prepares materials and shipping documentation for items sent for replacement or repair, handles regulated hazardous-material shipments when required, and may work with freight forwarders to obtain service and pricing. Receiving duties include verifying shipments, maintaining stockroom records, supporting incoming quality inspections, and coordinating receiving and inventory functions. The position also supports plant supply ordering and Kanban systems, transports materials using general material-handling equipment, works with internal departments and external suppliers, and records data in manufacturing or other computer systems. The associate may serve as a resource in the absence of the departmental leader, provide equipment and process training, and perform other assigned duties. Any shift or day may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 3 years of shipping or related experience.
General understanding of technical product and process knowledge.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Attention to detail and excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Assemble materials and build crates as needed to pack items for replacement or repair.
Prepare packing slips, Bills of Lading, Shipper’s Letters of Instruction, and other required shipping documentation.
Process materials and supplies according to written procedures and EHS guidelines.
Handle outgoing hazardous-material shipments according to applicable regulations when required.
Interview and negotiate with freight forwarders to obtain appropriate service and pricing when required.
Perform receiving tasks according to approved work instructions and departmental procedures, with minimal supervision.
Verify physical counts against shipping documentation and maintain stockroom operation records.
Support quality-control procedures for critical received items, including checking certificates and completing specified incoming inspections.
Coordinate and prioritize receiving functions and inventory stores.
Unload and inspect incoming packaging and products for damage and correct documentation.
Assist with quality-control audits of receiving procedures when requested.
Coordinate with purchasing, planning, and manufacturing personnel to support aligned activities.
Maintain Kanban ordering systems for plant supplies and materials where required.
Move materials to and from storage using hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, and other general equipment while following safety rules.
Order and stock supplies for daily plant operations and production when required.
Transport materials, including hazardous materials, parts, supplies, and equipment, and pack and ship products throughout the facility as required.
Interact professionally with internal customers and external suppliers to obtain cost-effective supplies and materials that meet facility specifications and daily needs.
Provide equipment and process training or cross-training as needed.
Use manufacturing or other computer systems to prepare and record required data accurately.
Act as a resource for procedures, equipment, or information when the departmental leader is absent, when requested.
Assist or perform in any assigned area.