Shipping & Receiving

Position Summary

This is a combined position that covers shipping, receiving, and product etching. These functions are interchangeable between the three areas, requiring each associate to understand all three.

Essential Functions

• Pull product from stock, move and consolidate product from inventory to the shipping area, to support on-time delivery goals.
• Puts product away in warehouse, upon receipt from intercompany purchase.
• Confirms proper identification of product, proper customer requirements, and assures proper procedures are followed to prevent mixing or contamination.
• Moves product throughout the facility utilizing an electric power jack, hand pallet jack, and Hilo.
• Lifts containers from one skid to another and transfers product from one type of container to another, following all safety requirements.
• Deals with customers over the telephone with courtesy, tact, diplomacy, and patience, to answer questions concerning deliveries and quality.
• Uses computer programs to retrieve, print, and document transactions as well as assure traceability.
• Completes required documentation without error.
• Participates in team meetings and works well with team members.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Utilizes UPS, FedEx, and US mail processing equipment as necessary.
• Packs and prepares skids of product for motor freight shipment as necessary.
• Creates bills of lading as necessary.
• Communicates with freight carriers as necessary.
• Follows the appropriate work instructions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Excellent communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and maneuver 35 pounds on a skid multiple times per hour.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. from floor to waist, and waist to floor, up to 25 times per hour.
• Must be able to stand throughout the entire shift.