Shipping/Receiving 3- 1st Shift

RR Donnelley•Midland, MI

About The Position

Assists with daily shipping department activities involving the movement and handling of materials, including receiving, loading, unloading, transporting, stacking, order filling, and shipping printed products. Performs manual and clerical work to prepare and ship customer samples and finished products, primarily through carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Ensures products are prepared according to customer specifications and service-level agreements. The role also supports manufacturing operations, maintains shipping and receiving records, coordinates with customers and internal departments, and helps ensure products are handled, stored, and shipped according to established guidelines, safely and cost-effectively. May assist with training and departmental projects, oversee or review junior staff work, and drive a delivery van for local transport when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
At least 3 years of experience in administrative or operational support in shipping or manufacturing operations.
Ability to consistently apply applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program objectives when performing job duties.
Strong knowledge of required information systems, including materials tracking, storage and retrieval, inventory control, and applicable reporting systems such as spreadsheets and databases.
Very good knowledge of computers and software programs.
Very good oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively across departments.
Strong organizational skills to meet established deadlines and coordinate work with others.
Ability to safely operate powered industrial vehicles.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and rarely lift more than 50 pounds.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of internal and external customers and coworkers at the level of detail needed to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

Perform manual and clerical duties for shipping and receiving materials, supplies, equipment, and finished products sent by freight or third-party LTL carrier.
Check goods against shipping documents and authorizations; pack goods to specifications; prepare bills of lading; record weights and shipping charges; and attach shipping information and instructions to packages.
Unload incoming trucks; verify deliveries against bills of lading and packing slips, including identification and quantities; and maintain records of goods received.
Perform routine support duties in manufacturing areas according to standard procedures.
Maintain necessary files and documentation.
Use small hand tools and operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, skids, pallet handlers, and hand trucks, to stage materials and load trucks.
Plan outbound truck loads as needed to meet delivery requirements and cost parameters.
Apply department policies and procedures to resolve customer and operational concerns.
Communicate with customers, suppliers, customer service, and production; coordinate resources to ensure products are handled, stored, and shipped according to guidelines and at the lowest possible cost.
Work with management to understand and implement action plans for department objectives and efficiency improvements.
Assist management with departmental activities, training, safety, and special projects.
Follow safety regulations, quality standards, policies, and procedures; report problems, potential problems, and hazardous situations to management.
Inspect products and shipments for conformance to specifications.
Attend production meetings or confer with other departments to coordinate shipping and receiving activities when necessary.
Provide oversight of junior-level staff work and/or review or audit work for accuracy when needed.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain security at shipping and receiving dock doors.
Understand and achieve the Quality Policy and Objectives.
Drive a delivery van to transport materials or products locally when necessary, maintaining vehicle safety and complying with government regulations.
Train and support new and existing team members.