Shipping/Receiving Level 1 2nd shift

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Langhorne, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Shipping/Receiving Level 1 workers verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment. They compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measure items of incoming and outgoing shipments. They verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records and correctly pick up and deliver property to various locations. This role involves receiving and unloading incoming materials, comparing packing slips with purchase orders for accuracy, and processing return shipments. It also includes sorting, counting, packaging, labeling, ensuring, unpacking, and processing receipts for incoming property, as well as coordinating with Purchasing to correct discrepancies. The position requires inspecting shipments for damages or defects, preparing shipments for postal or commercial conveyance, determining the most economical and efficient shipping method, and selecting appropriate shipping containers. Additionally, the role involves preparing bills of lading, checking items against work orders, tracing lost shipments, and potentially maintaining department databases and preparing reports. Operation of a dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift may be required for loading and unloading, along with banding and shrink-wrapping palletized orders. The role adheres to established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement, and safety standards, including the use of PPE and safe equipment interaction.

Requirements

The ability to read and write English.
Forklift and overhead crane certified (Internal)
The ability to perform basic shop math with fractions and decimals.
Attention to detail.
The ability to navigate company and shipping vendor computer systems - basic computer skills.
The ability to read and follow work instructions and department processes.
Ability to perform tasks with deadlines and timeframes.
0-2 years of recently related or relevant work history or training.
Prior knowledge of postal or commercial shipping methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment.
Processes return shipments from customers.
Sorts, counts, packages, labels, ensures, unpacks, and processes receipts for incoming property.
Coordinates with Purchasing to correct any purchase order or material certificate discrepancies.
Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
Prepares shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; determines most economical and efficient shipping method; selects appropriate shipping container; packs items to ensure safe delivery.
Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents.
May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.
May operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment.
Bands and shrink wraps palletized orders for shipment.
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
Works safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
Performs other duties as assigned.