Shipping and Receiving Operator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate cranes and forklifts safely to load and unload material to/from trucks.
• Read and interpret purchase orders, packing lists, picking tickets and general shipping documents.
• Verify product received matches purchase orders/packing lists and input receipt of item into the system using a scan gun and/or computer.
• Place items in designated areas using crane or forklift safely.
• Prepare FedEx shipments by reading and interpreting picking tickets and general shipping documents, using simple hand or power tools to build various parts as needed, and operating forklift safely to move items from locations as needed for picking.
• Pack and prepare items for shipment using scale and FedEx software to enter package pickup and print tags.
• Prepare LTL shipments by reading and interpreting picking tickets and general shipping documents, picking items based on orders, and securely packaging items for shipment. Use hand and/or power/air tools to nail and/or saw pallets or make crates. Operate forklift safely to move items from locations as needed for picking and to load/unload trucks for CPU shipments.
• Handle various duties including Trim Picking, Structure Picking, Staging Orders, and Truck Loading as per the requirements outlined in the job description.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Prior Shipping & Receiving experience required.
• Must be able to safely operate an industrial power truck.
• Prior computer experience in Shipping software desired but will train the right candidate.
• Must be able to handle continuous change and work under deadline pressure.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, shipping and receiving documents, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to accurately use measuring tools and calculator.
• Safe operation of a motorized forklift truck for multiple hours in a day. Safe operation of an overhead crane less than 1-2 hours in a regular 8 hour shift. Occasional safe operation of power drill/screwdriver, scale, and/or cutting tools for some projects as assigned.