Shipping/Receiving 2

RR Donnelley•Buffalo Grove, IL

9d•$17 - $21

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 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 according to customer specifications and service level agreements. The position may also involve driving a delivery van to transport materials or products locally.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
At least 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 carrying out job duties.
General knowledge of materials tracking, storage and retrieval, inventory control, and applicable reporting systems, which may include 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 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 in excess of 50 pounds.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

Responsibilities

Perform manual and clerical duties related to shipping and receiving materials, supplies, equipment, and finished products sent via freight or third-party LTL carriers.
Check goods against shipping documents and authorizations; pack goods according to specifications; prepare bills of lading; record weights and shipping charges; and attach information and shipping instructions to boxes.
Unload trucks; check received materials against bills of lading and packing slips for identification and quantity; and maintain records of goods received.
Perform routine, varied duties supporting manufacturing areas in accordance with 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 effectively 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.
Comply 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 when necessary and coordinate shipping and receiving activities with other departments.
Maintain a clean, organized work area and secure receiving and shipping dock doors.
Understand and achieve the Quality Policy and Objectives.
When necessary, drive a delivery van to transport materials or products locally, maintain a safe vehicle, and comply with government regulations.