Shipping & Receiving Representative

Kwik Lok • Yakima, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Shipping & Receiving Representatives in our Production warehouse are an important part of the team’s success. They oversee timely and accurate shipments of Kwik Lok products, handle inventory, and ensure our food safety program requirements are upheld. This position is vital to guaranteeing shipments to our customers are filled in an accurate, efficient and safe manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• at least 1 year of experience in shipping and/or receiving
• Forklift 1-5 years of experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background screening
• Attention to detail: must be able to pay close attention to eliminate errors
• Is dependable, punctual, self-motivated, takes ownership of position, and leads by example
• Maintains a positive attitude, and has strong teamwork skills
• Approaches work with an adaptable and innovative mindset, always looking to improve and embraces change
• Accepts feedback, both positive and constructive to improve and develop
• Ability to collaborate and communicate cross-departmentally

Nice To Haves

• forklift certified a plus
• experience with ERP systems (particularly NetSuite) a plus

Responsibilities

• Review all sales orders and transfer orders prior to shipping, ensuring accuracy in product, quantity, quality, and ship dates
• Create shipping quotes
• Prepare shipments and associated documentation (international, domestic, BOL, parcel, LTL, etc.)
• Process shipments in NetSuite
• Track and receive shipments using NetSuite
• Inspect incoming vehicles for cleanliness and signs of possible contamination of received product, and outgoing loads of product being sent to customers
• Frequently collaborate with internal teams to address discrepancies, ensure fulfillment, and address issues or customer complaints per EB 7.5 and GFSI requirements
• Segregate and label non-conforming incoming/outgoing material so as not to be mixed with conforming product
• Perform weekly inventory checks, cycle counts, and compare to quantities in NetSuite, investigating any discrepancies
• Perform various inventory control operations, including stocking, rotations, and movements
• Build packaging boxes, pallets, and crates
• Operate forklift
• Support Kwik Lok production activities through the manufacture of Kwik Lok closures with a focus on continuing improvement of quality, food safety, and manufacturing processes.
• Follow all company established policies and GFSI food safety and quality guidelines and procedures
• Daily housekeeping of work areas; leaves warehouse clean, organized and ready for the next shift
• Proactively inspect workspace for any errors, damages, or repairs needed
• Monitors and performs regular checks of shipping equipment for issues that may pose food safety, operational, or safety concerns
• Assist in streamlining processes, making recommendations that allow for increased productivity
• Possess In-depth knowledge of company production practices and GFSI food safety requirements
• Perform additional functions assigned for the good of the organization, including helping other production departments during any downtime

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability Insurance plans (60 day waiting period)
• 401K Plan with company match (90 day waiting period - restrictions apply)
• Vacation : 120 hours a year, with increases based on years of service
• Holidays : 70 hours a year (8.5 days): 1 Floating Holiday, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following, half day on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• Sick Leave : 40 hours a year, accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked for hourly employees, salary employees prorated for first year
• Employees may be eligible for annual performance bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED