Warehouse Shipping and Receiving

Industrial Source/National Fire Fighter • Portland, OR

390d • $45,760 - $49,920

About The Position

The Warehouse Shipping and Receiving position at Industrial Source/National Fire Fighter Corp in Portland, OR, is focused on managing the logistics of shipping and receiving operations. The role involves maintaining inventory control, ensuring accurate processing of shipments, and providing customer service support. The position requires a detail-oriented individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and is committed to safety and efficiency.

Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy items regularly.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling shipments and tracking inventory.
• Effective communication skills for reporting discrepancies and maintaining records.
• Proficiency in using computer and scanner technology for inventory management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory control, ensuring physical movement of shipments aligns with electronic movement using computer and scanner technology.
• Prepare routine reports and file shipping/receiving records.
• Pick orders from the computer and pull both item and component orders, scanning all orders and accurately preparing for delivery.
• Unpack, examine, and route incoming shipments, flag damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with responsible individuals to rectify damages and shortages.
• Assist in planning logistics to ensure sufficient storage space for incoming items.
• Operate handling equipment such as stretch wrap banding machine, pallet jack, hand truck, and forklift.
• Maintain the company warehouse by organizing, cleaning, and bin locating inventory regularly.
• Oversee and prepare USPS, UPS, common carrier, and all other third-party shipments, packing items to ensure safe delivery and adherence to environmental and hazardous material handling requirements.
• Provide shipping quotes to sales personnel as requested utilizing cost-effective logistic services.
• Track, trace, and update the status of incoming and outgoing shipments when necessary.
• Assist with receiving and processing RMAs as needed.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Assist with weekly inventory cycle counting.
• Provide back-up customer service support to the retail area by assisting walk-in and phone customers with welding questions and products, and handling a variety of sales & customer service support tasks, order entry, inventory receiving & merchandising.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed