Shipping & Receiving Associate

Pyrotek•Aurora, OH

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Associate handles incoming and outgoing materials, verifying and recording shipment information. This is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role involves shipping, receiving, inventory handling, packaging, and maintaining accurate records in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

One year of warehousing or receiving operations experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).
Ability to read and interpret orders, shipping instructions, and simple blueprints.
Precision and manual dexterity when performing tasks; ability to use hand-operated and power tools, including steel cutters, radial arm saws, circular saws, weigh scales, and foam-packing and banding equipment.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Ability to interact positively and collaborate with a diverse group of people at all organizational levels.
Genuine, ethical conduct and personal integrity and honesty; ability to apply common sense to varied situations.
Clear verbal communication, active listening, ability to seek clarification and respond to questions, and clear, concise writing and editing skills.
Basic computer skills and ability to use software applications to access materials, record labor hours, and access ADP Employee Self Service.
Ability to learn and use an ERP system for shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
Ability to talk or hear continuously; stand, walk, use stairs, bend, reach, and grasp, handle, and feel with hands and fingers regularly.
Ability to lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds frequently and team-lift or maneuver materials weighing up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person, and in writing, and to use a personal computer, basic calculator, and telephone.
Near and distance vision abilities.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with shipping/receiving and inventory control modules within an ERP system, specifically Visual.

Responsibilities

Safely perform shipping and receiving tasks, handling materials manually or with hoists, slings, forklifts, and other industrial equipment as needed.
Gather parts from warehouse inventory according to bills of material.
Weigh, mark, and package outgoing shipments to protect them during transport and prevent damage or delay.
Transfer materials accurately and promptly to workstations or production areas, verifying part numbers and quantities for inventory management.
Fabricate shipping crates, pallets, and boxes according to provided specifications.
Maintain the finished-products storage area so inventory is ready and accessible for shipping preparation and distribution.
Coordinate with appropriate parties regarding daily schedules and order requirements.
Validate deliveries against purchase orders and promptly record received materials in their assigned storage locations in the Visual ERP system.
Complete and maintain required shipping and receiving documentation accurately and legibly.
Perform cycle counts as needed, identify inventory discrepancies or process breakdowns, and promptly communicate issues to a supervisor.