Shipping/Receiving Operator-1st Shift - Entry-US

Kennametal, Inc.•LaVergne, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Acts as an experienced operator within a warehouse: Receives, tracks materials, resolves issues as related to tasks, trains entry level operators, inventories stock, pulls, picks, and ships orders. Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency
3-5 years of relevant work experience
Does not require vocational training nor a university degree
Works with clearly defined / sometimes ambiguous methods and tasks that are described in detail.
Contributes directly to specific unskilled tasks or processes.
Has some discretion to vary from established procedures with supervision input.
Contributes indirectly to specific unskilled tasks or processes.
Previous forklift operating experience.
Self-driven initiative and adaptability to solving problems autonomously.

Responsibilities

Execute final packaging and distribution of products to appropriate destinations.
Receive material from external operations in SAP.
Follow instructions on delivery notes for shipments to distribution centers and customers.
Independently packs orders for shipment.
Receives daily products from stock transfers and outside vendors.
Re-orders supplies such as boxes, bags, labels, and packing tubes.
Works with planners to resolve shipping or receiving issues.
Performs tasks with little to sometimes moderate supervision.
Maintains / completes certifications.
Performs transactions / resolves transaction discrepancies in the SAP / ERP system required to process material movements.
Responsible for maintaining and ensuring workplace organization programs (5S, EHS) are adhered to for the assigned area.