Shipping and Receiving Clerk

About the Role

Perform all material handling and shipping & receiving functions efficiently. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the shipping and receiving department, including SAP transactions, and lead Materials department personnel assigned to the shift.

Responsibilities

• Handle all shipping and receiving functions in SAP.
• Perform material handling tasks.
• Maintain and report on the condition of all forklifts; notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and training of shipping personnel.
• Conduct shift-to-shift pass down/handoff.
• Maintain quality standards and perform 5S activities.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain shipping and receiving department files.
• Collaborate with the Materials team and shipping/receiving team to ensure on-schedule customer deliveries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Industrial or manufacturing experience with 12 months of floor operation experience preferred.
• One year of forklift experience required.
• One year of prior shipping and receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to become Tenneco forklift certified is required.

Skills

• Ability to operate a forklift and maintain a valid license for the position.
• Knowledge of forklift safety regulations.
• Ability to read, write, and understand directions, shipping/receiving paperwork, and complete shipping audits, U-tags, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information orally and in writing.
• Computer skills, specifically in Windows-based office programs.
• Basic SAP skills, particularly in shipping/receiving, or ability to learn.
• Flexibility to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work without direct supervision but respond to directions/requests and perform effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to train new employees.
• Core competencies: Quality Focus, Communications, Personal Development, and Technical/Functional Expertise.
• Must demonstrate competence on a continuous basis through testing, training, and communication.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with artificial lighting, machine/equipment noise, mechanical parts, some welding exhaust, non-controlled temperatures, and required PPE.
• Occasional exposure to vibration.
• Warehouse, dock, and plant areas with exposure to outside weather, constricted work areas, and pathways.
• Fast-paced work environment.

Physical Demands

• Extensive sitting and climbing on and off forklifts.
• Good visual ability, including color-coding distinction, close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
• Some pushing and pulling.
• Ability to move about the plant and walk 15-20 feet multiple times per shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to raise and lower dock plates with one arm up to 150 lbs.