Shipping & Receiving Associate

McNichols Company•North Billerica, MA

48d•Onsite

About The Position

With distribution centers nationwide, McNICHOLS is the leading and trusted supplier of metal products including perforated, grating, mesh, expanded, and designer metals. Our products are used in applications all around you, helping to shape architectural designs, entertainment venues, and more. Family-founded and customer obsessed, we have a purpose driven team inspired to support our customers in building America. We have an exciting opportunity for a Shipping and Receiving Associate to join our team. The Shipping and Receiving Associate is responsible for performing warehouse functions including shipping, receiving, picking inventory and wrapping/crating orders according to detailed order and quality requirements. All uniforms, steel toed boots, and safety equipment is provided in a clean, safe work environment. We also offer an excellent training program, skill based pay, and great opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Intermediate computer knowledge; capable of using inventory systems and RF scanners
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift material up to 50 pounds, and perform other physical tasks.
Ability to work independently and in a fast paced team environment
Excellent communications skills both verbal and written
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Must be able to work overtime as required

Nice To Haves

Experience with UPS Worldship and Fed Ex shipping programs preferred
Experience driving a forklift; side loader and overhead crane experience a plus

Responsibilities

Pack and ship customer orders.
Accurately receive incoming material to maintain inventory integrity.
Safely operate forklifts and other lift equipment, handle material and load and unload LTL carriers.
Organize material pulls for orders to maintain an efficient workflow.
Process incoming material including inspecting and receiving POs, interbranch and vendor material, customer returns and damaged freight.
Provide excellent customer service; answer phone, direct walk up customers to sales, and answer questions.
Assure timely shipment of orders and communicate issues.
Maintain high quality standards by following standardized procedures and processes.
Follow required safety and quality procedures.
Order and maintain proper shipping and packing supplies including skids, strapping and labels.
Properly tag and hold incoming LTL material or returned orders in preparation for receiving
Call carriers to arrange order pickups.
Use power tools such as chop saw, banders and packaging machines
Maintain equipment by following routine preventative maintenance requirements