Shipping & Receiving Associate

United State Cold Storage Inc / USCS•Quakertown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

USCS is driven to advance, innovate, and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee-focused, an equal employment opportunity employer, and would love to have you join our team. This role is for a 3rd Shift Shipping & Receiving Associate working from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, with the schedule to be determined.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Ability to perform, but not limited to, the following tasks, be familiar with and able to interpret packing slips, enter into the computer the correct information, to acknowledge receipt of the goods into the purchase order and processing database.
Good arithmetic, reading, and typing skills
Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Be able to see, speak, and hear
Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction, and company policies.
A starter who can work independently and coordinate with others
Follow safety procedures at all times.
Ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines

Nice To Haves

1 - 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with carriers and other contacts regarding the inbound and outbound movements of their product.
Enter products into the WMS, understand how the product is stored, and shipped out of the facility.
Engage with drivers and verify driver identification to assign them dock doors and check them in and out.
Maintain knowledge of product location within the warehouse to effectively assign dock doors.
Communicate any issues to the warehouse so they can plan accordingly.
Accurately enter data into the system from carrier/customer paperwork to properly process inbounds.
Generate bill documentation, ensure the carrier reviews the paperwork, and confirm the driver has all the correct paperwork for the load with the correct destination.
Report overages, shortages, defective materials, or questionable conditions as per customer requirements to the department supervisor and note on carrier/customer documentation.
Put all necessary information regarding appointments, including driver’s paperwork, seal, trailer number, etc.
Act as the final checkpoint for order completion and accuracy prior to releasing the driver.
Identify extra charges for pallets, overtime, labor, etc., and collect appropriate charges from the driver.
Assist Customer Accounts with the posting of inbound and outbound shipments.
Maintain professional relationships with carriers and customers.
Act as a Welcome Center Associate and Security Guard when needed, including overseeing the complete check-in and check-out process, trailer verification procedure, checking the yard, and verifying sealed trailers.
Work effectively outside in order to communicate with drivers.
Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.
Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.
Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.
Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes, and/or quality.
Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.
Verify the implementation of solutions.
Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
Participate in Safety and Educational Training.