Shipping/Receiving 2
About The Position
Assists with daily shipping department activities involving material movement and handling, receiving, loading, unloading, transporting, stacking, order filling, and shipping printed products. Performs manual and clerical duties related to preparing and shipping customer samples and finished products, primarily through FedEx, UPS, USPS, and similar carriers. Ensures products are produced and prepared in accordance with customer specifications and service level agreements. The role supports manufacturing operations by handling shipments and receipts, maintaining records and documentation, operating material-handling equipment, coordinating with customers and internal departments, and following safety and quality requirements. The position may also involve driving a delivery van to transport materials or products locally.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of administrative or operational support experience in shipping or manufacturing operations.
- Ability to consistently apply applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program objectives when performing job duties.
- General knowledge of materials tracking, storage and retrieval, inventory control, and applicable reporting systems, potentially including spreadsheets, databases, and materials receipt and usage systems.
- Basic knowledge of computers and software programs.
- Adequate oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively across departments.
- Strong organizational skills to complete work by established deadlines and coordinate work phases 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.
- Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform manual and clerical duties related to shipping and receiving materials, supplies, equipment, and finished products sent by freight or third-party LTL carriers.
- Check goods against shipping documents and authorizations; pack goods to specifications; prepare bills of lading; post weights and shipping charges; and attach information and shipping instructions to boxes.
- Unload trucks; check received goods against bills of lading and packing slips for identification and quantity; and maintain records of goods received.
- Perform routine, varied duties in support of 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.
- Communicate with customers, suppliers, customer service, and production.
- Build and maintain positive relationships within service areas and departments, coordinating resources so products are handled, stored, and shipped according to established guidelines and at the lowest possible cost.
- Assist management with departmental activities, training, safety, and special projects.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, policies, and procedures.
- Report problems, potential problems, and hazardous situations to management.
- Inspect products and shipments to verify conformance to specifications.
- Attend production meetings or confer with other departments as needed to coordinate shipping and receiving activities.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain security at receiving and shipping dock doors.
- Ensure the Quality Policy and Objectives are understood and achieved.
- Drive a delivery van locally when necessary, maintaining a safe vehicle and complying with applicable government regulations.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Life insurance
- Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
- Tuition assistance
- Maternity leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employer/partner discounts
- Depending on the role, participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
