Shipping & Receiving Associate
About The Position
The Shipping & Receiving Associate handles the shipping and receiving of materials and verifies and records information for incoming and outgoing shipments. The position works first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in a manufacturing environment. The associate uses warehouse inventory and industrial equipment to prepare shipments, move materials, maintain finished-product storage, receive and record deliveries, and support inventory accuracy. The role requires completing shipping and receiving documentation, coordinating with relevant parties about daily schedules and order requirements, and communicating issues to a supervisor.
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.
- Ability to perform precise tasks with manual dexterity and 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.
- High ethical standards, personal integrity, and honesty.
- Ability to apply common sense to a variety of situations.
- Ability to speak clearly and persuasively, listen, obtain clarification, and respond well to questions.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely, edit for spelling and grammar, and vary writing style to meet business needs.
- Basic computer skills and ability to use software applications to access material, record labor hours, and access ADP Employee Self Service.
- Ability to learn and use an ERP system for shipping, receiving, and inventory control functions.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person, and in writing.
- Ability to use a personal computer, basic calculator, and telephone.
- Physical ability to continuously talk or hear; regularly stand, walk, use stairs, bend, reach, and use hands and fingers to grasp, handle, and feel; frequently lift materials up to 40 pounds; and occasionally team-lift or maneuver materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Vision abilities for both close-up and distant sight.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with shipping and receiving and inventory control modules within an ERP system, including Visual.
Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently perform shipping and receiving functions.
- Handle materials manually or with hoists, slings, forklifts, and other industrial equipment as needed.
- Gather parts from warehouse inventory as needed and according to bills of material.
- Weigh, mark, and package outgoing shipments accurately to support safe transport and prevent damage or shipping delays.
- Transfer materials accurately and on time to required 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 to support inventory readiness and efficient product retrieval for shipping and distribution.
- Coordinate with appropriate parties about daily schedules and order requirements.
- Validate deliveries against purchase orders and promptly enter received materials into their assigned storage locations in Visual (ERP).
- 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
