Shipping & Receiving Associate

Pure Power Technologies•Blythewood, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Associate independently completes routine receiving and shipping activities using established procedures. The role verifies incoming and outgoing materials, prepares shipment documentation, maintains accurate ERP transactions, and coordinates routine carrier handoffs. The Associate resolves common discrepancies within assigned authority and communicates issues that could affect inventory accuracy or delivery commitments. The primary objective is to complete routine receipts and shipments accurately and on time while maintaining inventory traceability and reliable system records. The role organizes assigned routine work within supervisor priorities and resolves common issues within established procedures. It escalates inventory adjustments, quality disposition, carrier changes, or cost exceptions that require approval. The position has no supervisory responsibilities or overtime approval authority. Work takes place in a manufacturing and warehouse environment and may require following an assigned shift; overtime or weekend work may be required when scheduled and approved by management. The employee must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Forklift operating experience is required.
A clean motor vehicle record (MVR) is required.
Demonstrated proficiency in routine receiving, order preparation, inventory handling, and shipping documentation.
Ability to accurately complete ERP transactions and use scanners, shipping software, and basic computer applications.
Ability to read purchase orders and shipment records and recognize and investigate common discrepancies.
Ability to complete standard assignments independently and obtain required authorization for assigned equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
At least one year of relevant shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing experience is preferred; demonstrated equivalent proficiency through company training may satisfy the experience preference.
Experience operating a box truck is preferred.

Responsibilities

Unload and verify deliveries, including part numbers, quantities, condition, and applicable lot or serial information.
Complete receiving transactions and coordinate placement of accepted materials in designated inventory locations.
Research routine receipt discrepancies using purchase orders, packing slips, and system records, and coordinate resolution with Purchasing, Quality, or the supervisor.
Pick, pack, label, and stage routine shipments according to approved orders and customer requirements.
Prepare and verify packing lists, shipping labels, bills of lading, and other required transport documents.
Coordinate routine pickups through approved carrier processes, verify readiness before carrier arrival, and load shipments safely.
Complete receipt, shipment, and location-transfer transactions promptly while preserving required lot or serial traceability.
Perform cycle counts, research routine quantity or location differences, and submit supporting information for authorized adjustments.
Process approved returns and maintain records for shipments, receipts, and returnable containers as assigned.
Operate forklifts and other assigned equipment after required training and authorization, and perform required pre-use checks.
Cross-train across receiving and shipping, assist with basic instruction for new associates, and maintain organized docks and staging areas.
Communicate carrier delays, unfinished work, material holds, and capacity concerns before they affect scheduled handoffs.
Complete work to supervisor-established standards, including accuracy and timeliness of transactions and documents, meeting carrier cutoffs, inventory and traceability accuracy, safe equipment use, reliable attendance, and support across shipping and receiving.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support materials operations and production requirements.