Shipping & Receiving Technician

Hendrickson•Canton, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Perform shipping/receiving responsibilities of Lower Bay. Support the timely and accurate processing of all documents. Interface with internal and external personnel to address and resolve issues associated with the transportation of products. Perform a wide variety of related functions as directed by the Lower Bay Prototype Manager.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma
Detail oriented
Computer literate/proficient in Microsoft Excel
Strong mathematical aptitude
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Experience in manufacturing environment working with MRP system
Ability to operate a tow motor
Ability to lift and maneuver up to 25lbs with occasional twisting, reaching, and out of position body placement
Ability to maneuver and guide objects heavier than 25lbs with assistance from a crane, hoist, or other lifting device
Ability to drive powered industrial truck for shipping/receiving functions
Must be able to wear all required PPE – safety glasses, steel toe boots, and hearing protection when required
Ability to perform all required job tasks in a heated/non-air-conditioned test laboratory – refreshments provided during hot seasons, regular “breather” breaks are encouraged in the air-conditioned office area
Ability to remain seated at a computer workstation for data entry, several hours at a time – brief stretching breaks are encouraged to reduce muscle stiffness and eye fatigue
Ability to pass a DOT physical to drive stake bed truck for pick up/delivery.
Self-motivator
Able to work with minimal supervision
Able to do multiple tasks effectively

Nice To Haves

2- or 4-year technical degree a plus

Responsibilities

Perform receiving functions
Label & put away received parts in the warehouse
Process all shipping & receiving documents (i.e. Bill of Lading, export declarations, packing slips, receiving forms, etc.) in a manner consistent with accounting guidelines
Manage inbound UPS shipments and maintain package receiving area(s)
Package UPS orders
Deliver UPS inbound packages to Hendrickson employees
Perform shipping functions
Schedule, load, & unload trucks
Work with other plants to ensure products are shipped in a timely manner
Maintain R&D shipping process (ISO controlled document)
Negotiate freight rates, modes of transportation, claims, freight pick-ups, etc.
Palletize freight – requires tow motor & high-lift operation certification
Facilitate small shipment packaging
Audit freight shipments to ensure integrity standards are met
Schedule LTL trucking as needed
Prepare periodic inventory & shipping/receiving reports
Pick materials and distribute them on the production floor
Maintain inventory control accuracy
Maintain KANBAN
Process RGA’s within a 30-day timeframe
Process International Shipping Requests
Transport/deliver critical business parts (must be DOT certified)
Coordinate PBR’s & materials with engineers
Interface with Test Area Supervisor for storage of test fixtures & indexing in inventory database
Maintain 5S in the warehouse & production floor
Share expertise of parts, locations, & usage with coworkers & vendors
Occasionally travel to local Hendrickson plants & suppliers
Perform customer tour preparations
Manage facility basement storage systems
Perform high-level customer & internal training tour preparations
Interface with Engineering & Marketing to stage product displays for training purposes
Interface with the Marcom group to stage product demo’s for videography
Perform advanced value training for potential placement in other functional groups (i.e. Customer Service, Aftermarket, etc.)
Mentor backup position personnel
Crosstrain other Hendrickson personnel as backups for maintaining critical shipping & receiving tasks
Perform other duties as assigned by the Lower Bay Prototype Manager