Shipper/Receiver

Duties/Responsibilities

• Receives goods and verifies the quality and count of all items unloaded from trucks and trailers; checks against suppliers’ count and immediately reports discrepancies to carriers, supervisor, and purchasing officer per company policy.
• Verifies material thickness and alerts necessary parties of discrepancies.
• Verifies and records all items loaded for shipments.
• Carefully and accurately maintains shipping records for requested categories including goods returned, dunnage, and returnable pallets.
• Maintains database of shipment data to ensure that customer orders are updated and that appropriate billing documents are provided to accounting or other associated departments as required.
• Notifies supervisor of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions.
• Prepares bills of lading for shipments.
• Completes information on damage claims for in-transit damage.
• Transports materials on shipping dock with a hand truck or other vehicle as needed.
• Loads/Unloads trucks using a forklift.
• Performs other clerical duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items received.
• Basic understanding of railway, dock, and warehouse procedures.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports.

Education and Experience

• 2 years shipping experience required
• Global shipping experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and performing repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to traverse facility and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.