Shipping & Receiving Associate

Knowles Corporation • New Bedford, MA

1d • $43,000 - $47,000

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Associate maintains efficient handling and accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments for warehouse operations. The role processes outgoing domestic and international shipments, including carrier portal transactions, bills of lading, export commercial invoices, and related paperwork. It also handles incoming containers and supplier freight, purchase orders, inventory stocking and scanning, and freight damage or shortage claims. The associate performs other warehouse duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of carriers, shipping methods, and handling procedures.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer familiarity and skills.
• Good math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use various types of material handling equipment.
• Ability to communicate with carriers, customers, and customer service to resolve problems.
• Ability to use time efficiently while handling a high volume of daily shipments, consolidations, and other activities within carrier timelines.

Responsibilities

• Process outgoing domestic shipments through UPS and FedEx portals and prepare manual bills of lading for various freight carriers.
• Process weekly consolidated shipments to distributors, including shipments handled through distributors’ logistics portals.
• Process outgoing international export shipments through applicable carriers and online portals.
• Complete export commercial invoices and ensure export paperwork is accurate and complete.
• Unload incoming bi-weekly containers from Hong Kong and domestic supplier shipments.
• Process incoming warehouse-supply purchase orders, stock items, and scan them into stock locations.
• Unload incoming freight and verify products are free from damage.
• Handle incoming freight damage and shortages and file claims with carriers.
• Communicate with carriers, customers, and customer service to resolve problems.
• Manage daily shipments, consolidations, and other activities efficiently according to carrier timelines and pickup schedules.
• Perform other warehouse duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED