Packaging Technician

Quintech Electronics & Communications Inc•Indiana, PA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Quintech Electronics & Communications, Inc. is seeking a Shipping/Receiving/Packaging Technician to perform a variety of packaging, shipping, and receiving tasks. This is a full-time, in-person daylight position on a 5/8 schedule, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The technician prepares customer shipments, packages and documents them accurately, coordinates with freight forwarders and international representatives, and prepares export and customs documentation. The role also involves quoting freight, calculating dimensional weight and freight classes, maintaining shipping software and supplies, routing materials, inspecting incoming shipments, and loading, unloading, and stocking deliveries. The employee must follow export control laws, company policies, and procedures. Quintech offers a competitive salary and benefit package. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and states that employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Attention to detail and strong math aptitude.
Strong planning, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow written and oral instructions.
Basic computer skills and alphanumeric keyboarding skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare items and shipments according to customer orders and supervisor instructions, using the appropriate shipping method and documentation to ensure timely shipment.
Package and weigh shipments, document shipment details accurately, and maintain neat, orderly records.
Set up shipments with freight forwarders and send required export documents by email or fax.
Communicate with international representatives about packages held by customs and provide information needed to release shipments.
Prepare export and shipping documents, including powers of attorney, consent-to-search documents, SU forms, invoices, certificates of origin, and Chamber of Commerce certificates; obtain company seals and management signatures as required.
Use harmonized and other applicable codes.
Prepare accurate freight quotes for customers.
Calculate package dimensional weight, volume, and freight classes.
Ensure the latest UPS and FedEx software is installed in coordination with IT; contact UPS, FedEx, or OHL technical departments to resolve software or online-shipping issues.
Maintain adequate supplies of shipping and packaging materials.
Route materials and supplies by part number or description, safely lifting, carrying, and stacking them by hand or using manual material-handling equipment.
Receive and inspect incoming shipments for discrepancies or damage, follow receiving procedures, and promptly document and report problems to the appropriate person.
Sign for incoming deliveries; load and unload delivery trailers and trucks by hand or with manual material-handling equipment as needed; and stock deliveries in the appropriate locations.
Stay current with and comply with export control laws and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned and follow company policies and procedures.