Shipping & Receiving Associate

Pyrotek•Aurora, OH

About The Position

The role of the Shipping & Receiving Associate will be responsible for handling shipping and receiving of materials, ensuring verification and recording of all records for incoming and outgoing shipments.

Requirements

One (1) year of warehousing/receiving operations experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
Ability to read and interpret orders, shipping instructions and simple blueprints.
Proficiency with performing tasks with precision and manual dexterity, and ability to use hand operated and power tools, including steel cutters, radial arm saw, circular saw, weigh scales, and foam packing and banding equipment.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.
Genuine with high ethical standards and values and personal integrity and honesty.
Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations.
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification and respond well to questions.
Proficiency in writing clearly and concisely and editing work for spelling and grammar.
Ability to vary writing style to meet business needs.
Basic computer skills and ability to use a variety of software applications systems to access material, record labor hours and access ADP Employee Self Service.
Ability to learn and utilize an ERP system for shipping/receiving and inventory control functions.
While performing the functions of this position, the Team Member is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, use stairs, bend and reach, use hands and fingers to grasp, handle and feel.
Frequently lift material weighing up to 40 pounds.
Occasionally team lift, maneuver/handle material weighing up to 100 pounds.
Communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing.
Effectively use a personal computer, basic calculator, and telephone.
Specific vision abilities require both up close and distant sight abilities.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with shipping/receiving and inventory control modules within an ERP system (Visual), a plus.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently perform shipping and receiving functions, including:
Handling materials manually or with hoists, slings, forklifts, and other industrial equipment, if needed.
Gathering parts from warehouse inventory, as needed, and per bill of material.
Accurately weighing, marking, and packaging all outgoing shipments to ensure safe transport and to mitigate any potential damage or delay in the shipping process.
Ensuring materials are transferred accurately and timely to required workstation(s) and/or production work areas, and verifying part numbers and quantities for inventory management purposes.
Fabricating shipping crates, pallets, and boxes per provided specifications.
Maintaining the finished products storage area to ensure inventory readiness and ease of pulling product for shipping preparation and distribution.
Proactively working with appropriate parties regarding daily schedule and order requirements.
Ensure accurate and timely receiving and recording of materials by validating deliveries against purchase orders, and promptly inputting materials received into the assigned storage location in Visual (ERP).
Correctly and legibly complete and/or maintain all required documentation related to shipping and receiving functions.
Perform cycle counts, as needed, to ensure inventory accuracy and identify discrepancies and process breakdowns; communicate issues promptly to supervisor.