Shipping and Receiving 2

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey.

About the role

Assists with daily activities of the shipping department regarding materials movement or handling, receiving, loading, unloading, transporting, stacking, order filling, and shipping printed product. Performs manual and clerical duties related to the preparation and shipment of customer samples and finished product mailed primarily through FedEx, UPS, USPS, and other similar carriers. Ensures product is produced and prepared according to customer specifications and service level agreements.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual and clerical duties related to the shipment and receipt of materials, supplies, equipment, and finished products shipped via freight or third-party LTL carrier.
• Typical shipping activities include: checking goods against shipping documents and authorizations, packing goods for shipment according to specifications, preparing bills of lading, posting weight and shipping charges, and attaching information and shipping instructions to boxes.
• Perform typical activities related to receiving materials such as unloading trucks; checking against bills of lading, packing slips, etc.; identification and quantity; maintaining records of goods received.
• Perform routine, but varied duties in support of manufacturing areas in accordance with standard procedures.
• Maintain necessary files and documentation.
• Utilize small hand tools and operate material handling equipment including forklifts, skids, pallet handlers, hand trucks, etc., to stage materials and load trucks.
• Effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, customer service, and production.
• Build and maintain positive relationships within each service area/department; coordinating and utilizing resources to ensure all products are handled, stored, and shipped according to established guidelines, at the lowest possible cost.
• Assist management with departmental activities, training, safety, and special projects.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, quality standards, policies, and procedures.
• Report any problems, potential problems, or hazardous situations to management.
• Inspect products and/or shipments to verify conformance to specifications.
• When necessary, attend production meetings and/or confer with other departments to coordinate shipping/receiving activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Maintain security at receiving/shipping dock doors.
• Ensure the “Quality Policy and Objectives” are understood and achieved.
• May drive delivery van to transport materials or products in the local area, maintaining a safe vehicle and complying with all government regulatory laws.

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative/operational support in shipping/manufacturing operations.
• Able to consistently apply applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program objectives when carrying out the duties of the job.
• General knowledge of required information systems, including materials tracking systems, storage and retrieval systems, inventory control systems, and applicable reporting systems which may include spreadsheets, databases, and other materials receipt and usage systems.
• Basic knowledge of technology to include computers and software programs.
• Adequate oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively across departments when completing assignments.
• Strong organizational skills sufficient to accomplish work by established deadlines and ability to coordinate phases of work with others.
• Ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles, required.
• 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.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

Pay

$16.50/hr - $18.00/hr with a $2/hr shift differential.

Schedule

10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with overtime as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages.
• Tuition assistance.
• Maternity leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer/partner discounts.