Shipping & Receiving Associate

About the role

Shipping & Receiving Associates are responsible for ensuring that all shipping documents and functions are completed accurately and on time. They also communicate with customers to coordinate outbound freight schedules, maintain accurate records of all received product, and assist in resolving inventory discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with Quality Dept to ensure that all parts shipping are properly identified and shop orders are matched to corresponding parts
• Maintain traceability on all parts, including those with special identification
• Part Mark parts as required by blueprints and or picture identification books. Apply clear coat over part marking identification as required
• Communicate with Quality Dept that all finished parts are ready for final inspection
• Properly wrap and pack parts to ensure that no damage will occur during shipping. Using foam end protectors, paper, bubble wrap, foam, cardboard dividers, poly tubing, desiccant, etc.
• Contact carrier representative to make arrangements for pickups for outgoing shipments
• Fill out bill of ladings (electronic or hard copy)
• Create and receive purchase orders for outside vendors
• Record and enter into VISUAL shipment data, such as tracking number, weight, part quantity, shipping carton quantity, carrier; submit to supervisor for data entry
• Locate all finished and detail parts in warehouse location and properly record warehouse location and traceability
• Safely and efficiently operates forklift
• May operate motor vehicle to obtain or deliver parts and supplies needed
• Performs other tasks and/or assignments as required

Qualifications and Experience

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent, preferred
• One year of relevant experience, preferred

Other Required Skills and Abilities

• Valid Driver's license and acceptable safe driving record to meet insurance requirements
• Forklift experience is preferred; forklift certification must be obtained upon hire and maintained throughout employment
• Ability to read and accurately interpret pick tickets, bills of lading, and similar inventory documents
• Attention to detail and demonstration of accurate counting, measurement, and associated recordkeeping
• Professional written and verbal communication skills (English)
• Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, stand for long periods to perform job duties
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 60 pounds
• Frequently bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Accurately distinguish colors, letters, and numbers
• Use hands and fingers to manually inspect and assess, lift, rotate, and wrap or otherwise package parts

Working Conditions

• Moderate Noise
• Excessive noise, hearing protection required (occasionally)
• Dust, smoke, fumes/vapors (occasionally)
• Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
• Sharp instruments including box cutters, scissors, and other tools used in packaging/shipping