Shipping and Receiving Specialist

About the role

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common? Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products! Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer has an opening for a Shipping and Receiving Specialist role. This role reports to our Ellsworth Dispensing Solution division located in Sparks, NV. Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions provides the solutions to make parts. We are the knowledge leader in dispensing solutions. Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Field Service Technician opportunity at Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions, located in Sparks, NV.

Responsibilities

• Receiving materials into the facility, moving them to appropriate locations, and preparing finished products for shipment
• Obtaining shipping cost quotes, routing instructions, and arranging transportation services
• Assisting with training co-workers and continuous improvement initiatives
• Executing all duties and responsibilities of Shipping/Receiving, Associate
• Arranging transportation services for outgoing sales orders through the customer's transportation portal or TMS (Transportation Management Service)
• Providing quotes and arranging international freight shipments through the company’s designated freight forwarder
• Filling out various international documentation, such as SLIs (Shippers Letters of Instructions), filing EEI (Electronic Export Information), quoting, booking, and confirming cargo shipments
• Collaborating with Information Technology and/or third-party vendors to troubleshoot system issues
• Proficiently comprehending and following customers' routing instructions, including but not limited to label, documentation, and transportation demands
• Following directions from the Warehouse Team Lead, performing inventory control tasks
• Training other Shipping/Receiving employees
• Assisting in developing job work instructions
• Providing input on opportunities for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 2 years of Shipping/Receiving experience
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Forklift certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire
• DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation certification preferred
• Proficiently comprehends and follows customers' routing instructions, including but not limited to label, documentation, and transportation demands
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to achieve a high level of work quality
• Proficient with computer usage: Microsoft Office, ERP, distribution center software and/or hardware (e.g., UPC guns)
• Ability to interpret order notes and execute order instructions effectively
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs

Benefits

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more.