Shipping/Receiving Clerk - Kent, OH

About the Role

Smithers-Oasis, a global leader in floral, grower, post-harvest, and specialty foam products with operations in over 20 countries, has an immediate opening for a Shipping/Receiving Clerk at one of its Kent, OH locations. This is a regular, full-time opportunity with a growing company that offers future advancement potential.

Hours & Pay

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Overtime required based on business needs.
• Pay: Starts at $19.45/hour; higher pay dependent on relevant experience.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit plan options
• Monthly and annual attendance bonuses
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• 16 days of paid time off after one year
• Immediately vested company-matched 401k plan

Responsibilities

• Load and unload inbound/outbound shipments, including lifting, carrying, and using material handling vehicles
• Complete all paperwork and computer tasks pertaining to shipments, receipts, and samples
• Use RF system for picking, putaway, replenishment, and inventory transactions
• Perform picking tasks: finding warehouse locations, driving material handling vehicles, building skids/orders, handling packing lists, assigning carrier pros, and filing Bills of Lading
• Communicate damaged inventory and/or inventory discrepancies to management
• Inspect and verify received goods using prescribed criteria
• Construct palletized freight orders that best utilize trailer space, ensure materials are secure, and stack to prevent product damage
• Coordinate with truck drivers about available dock doors for picking up and dropping off
• Ensure inventory accuracy through spot checks and cycle counting reports
• Manage customer returned goods and material issue goods back into inventory
• Follow established safety procedures and inform management of unsafe conditions
• Pick, pack, and ship parcel orders in compliance with carrier and customer needs
• Perform putaway procedures and storage tasks for produced and received goods
• Clean and maintain a safe work area
• Remove, transport, or store materials in shipping warehouse according to established procedures
• Properly maintain records of receipts and shipments
• Perform duties in a business-like and courteous manner, especially with suppliers, customers, and truck drivers
• Perform other duties as directed
• Work overtime as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Ability to accurately perform basic math calculations
• At least six months of experience operating in a warehouse or shipping environment
• Experience using current technical equipment like RF and narrow aisle warehouse guided equipment
• High level of initiative and good judgment
• Experience operating a personal computer
• Ability to work in a low-supervision environment and follow detailed instructions and procedures
• Good interpersonal skills to interface with customers
• Access to confidential information
• Responsibility for security of warehouse and grounds
• Operation and daily maintenance check of forklifts and shipping vehicles
• Ability to work in a team environment and make changes to eliminate bottlenecks
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.; considerable muscular effort needed for some tasks
• Ability to handle high activity and stress at certain times of day
• Willingness to work in frequent exposure to dust and noise
• Willingness to have safe interactions with hazardous materials
• Upon acceptance of a job offer, candidate must successfully pass a drug screening and background check