Shipping/Receiving 3- 1st Shift

RR Donnelley • Midland, MI

3h • $16 - $18

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 to prepare and ship customer samples and finished products, primarily through FedEx, UPS, USPS, and similar carriers. Ensures products are prepared according to customer specifications and service-level agreements.

The role handles shipment and receipt documentation, checks goods against shipping documents, prepares packages and bills of lading, records weights and charges, and maintains receiving records. It supports manufacturing operations, uses material-handling equipment to stage materials and load trucks, and may assist with outbound load planning or local deliveries. The position also supports department objectives, training, safety, quality, and process improvement while coordinating with customers, suppliers, production, customer service, and other departments.

Requirements

• 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 carrying out job duties.
• Strong knowledge of required information systems, including materials tracking, storage and retrieval, inventory control, and applicable reporting systems such as spreadsheets, databases, and materials receipt and usage systems.
• Very good knowledge of computers and software programs.
• Very good oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively across departments.
• Very good 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 and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to communicate and interact with varied internal and external customers and coworkers at the level of detail needed to resolve issues.

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 according to specifications; prepare bills of lading; record weights and shipping charges; and attach shipping information and instructions to packages.
• Unload incoming trucks; check shipments against bills of lading and packing slips; verify identification and quantities; and maintain records of goods received.
• Perform routine and varied support duties in manufacturing areas in accordance with standard procedures.
• Maintain necessary files and documentation.
• Use small hand tools and material-handling equipment, including forklifts, skids, pallet handlers, and hand trucks, to stage materials and load trucks.
• May assist with planning outbound truck loads to meet customer delivery requirements and cost parameters.
• Apply department policies and procedures to resolve customer and operational concerns as needed.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, customer service, production, and other departments.
• Coordinate resources and ensure products are handled, stored, and shipped according to established guidelines and at the lowest possible cost.
• Work with management to understand and implement action plans that achieve department objectives and improve efficiencies.
• Assist management with departmental activities, training, safety, and special projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, policies, and procedures; report problems, potential problems, or 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.
• May oversee work by junior-level staff or review and audit work for accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain security at receiving and shipping dock doors.
• Understand and achieve the Quality Policy and Objectives.
• May drive a delivery van for local transport of materials or products, maintain a safe vehicle, and comply with government regulations.
• Train and support new and existing team members.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employer and partner discounts
• Overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay may be included depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

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