Shipping & Receiving Operator

Lineage•Portsmouth, VA

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Operator moves products on and off trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment while following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. The role verifies inventory and visually inspects shipments for quality. Operators read computerized work orders, locate products in the warehouse, change pallets for picking, inspect items for damage or flaws, and report issues to supervisors or leads. They pack, seal, and label materials and pallets for shipping, using Radio Frequency (RF) scanning equipment to document and verify picked-item counts. They also help clean and organize the warehouse at the end of the shift. The position may involve working in cold storage temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C or dry storage temperatures up to 100°F/37°C while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear. The role may require a flexible schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.

Requirements

Ability to identify products by reading, interpreting, and scanning pallet identification numbers.
Ability to understand instructions in the country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C in cold storage sites or up to 100°F/37°C in dry storage sites while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.
Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.; required weight may be greater depending on the facility.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
Comfort working with varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud.

Responsibilities

Read and follow computerized work orders to determine quantities and types of products to ship.
Determine the warehouse location of requested items.
Change over pallets for picking and visually inspect items for damage or flaws.
Document and report damages to supervisors or leads.
Pack, seal, and label materials and pallets for shipping using RF scanning equipment to document and verify picked-item counts.
Alert the appropriate leader to issues with products or materials and await directions to resolve them.
Help clean and organize the warehouse at the end of the shift.
Use forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery or material-handling equipment to move products on and off trucks while following safety standards and procedures.
Verify inventory and visually inspect shipments for quality.