Shipping & Receiving Assoc I

About the Role

Responsible for various tasks relating to the receipt, storage, movement and shipment of internal and external customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy of documentation and materials for inbound and outbound package, LTL and freight shipments.
• Ensure safe and efficient movement of goods and materials by hand or forklift.
• Utilize multiple transportation vendor systems, as well as customer requirements.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure a high level of internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly and hazard-free work areas.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic computer navigation skills.
• Ability to type 40+ words per minute.
• Basic understanding of warehouse practices.
• Ability to write and read English.
• Prior experience operating a forklift is a plus.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED).
• General warehousing and shipping experience is a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50+ pounds with the assistance of proper machinery.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and reach for duration of shift.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to noise, smells, dust, etc.
• Work requires the observance of fire regulations and safe work practices.
• May occasionally be tasked with handling hazardous materials.

Protective eyewear and/or hearing are required when near or in a production area.

Key Attributes

• Communicates respectfully to all team members, vendors, and visitors.
• Models a positive attitude.
• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment.
• Asks questions and learns from mistakes.
• Executes tasks with minimal errors in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards.