Shipping and Receiving Specialist

About the role

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 KitPackers division located in Germantown, WI. KitPackers is a GROWING industry leading packager of high-end adhesives for the aerospace, defense, technology, and automotive industries.

Come work for us and enjoy a PTO allotment on your first day, great benefits, competitive pay, and a generous quarterly gainsharing (performance bonus) plan, as well as promotion opportunities within the department and the Ellsworth organization.

Responsibilities

• Executes all duties and responsibilities of Shipping/Receiving Associate
• Arranges transportation services for outgoing sales orders through the customer's transportation portal or TMS (Transportation Management Service)
• Provides quotes and arranges international freight shipments through the company’s designated freight forwarder
• Fills out various international documentation, such as SLIs (Shippers Letters of Instructions), filing EEI (Electronic Export Information), quoting, booking and confirming cargo shipments
• Proficiently comprehends and follows customers' routing instructions, including but not limited to label, documentation, and transportation demands
• Following directions from the Warehouse Team Lead, performs inventory control tasks
• Trains other Shipping/Receiving employees
• Provides input on opportunities for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 2 years of Shipping/Receiving experience
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Forklift certifications needs to be obtained within 90 days in the role
• 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
• Any computer usage: Microsoft Office, ERP, distribution center software and/or hardware (UPC guns, etc.)
• Ability to interpret order notes and execute order instructions effectively
• Lifts 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!