Shipping & Receiving Coordinator 1

The Position (Summary)

The Shipping & Receiving Coordinator 1 will be responsible for ensuring the processing and forwarding of merchandise as well as preparing merchandise to be returned to suppliers or delivered to customers.

Minimum Essential Requirements

• Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment
• Compare identifying information and counts, weights, or measurements of items on incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records
• Become a functional user of the company’s ERP System to make all required shipping and receiving transactions in an efficient manner
• Affix shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment
• Build wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers accurately and efficiently
• Insert items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding
• Nail covers on wooden crates and bind containers with metal or poly banding, using strapping tools
• Post weight, dimensions, and box type
• Routinely route incoming items to the appropriate departments
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure they meet current company specifications
• Maintain inventory accuracy of shipping materials and supplies
• Operate overhead crane, forklift/tow motor, pallet jack or hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area
• Ensure visitors (truck drivers, delivery personnel, etc.) are issued safety vests, glasses, visitor badges, and safety footwear
• Able to read a tape measure and to operate all types of pneumatic tools
• Able to have a clean driving record to deliver parts to our outside vendors operating the company vehicle
• Able to work overtime as needed

Preferred Key Requirements

• Inventory System experience
• Knowledge of international shipments
• Ability to read basic blueprints
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as weight proportions and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Experience with Shipping and Receiving in a manufacturing environment

Experience And Education

• Experience: 2+ years’ experience with Shipping and Receiving in a manufacturing environment
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; or relevant job-specific experience

Communication

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication

Technology

• Effective use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Position will require utilization of

• Microsoft Teams

Travel Requirements

Less than 5%

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment & Culture

The work environment (physical requirements) is described below, and the company culture is dedicated to fostering a very strong environmental health and safety program. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements: 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.

Work is performed both in the office and manufacturing area. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to walk, stand, reach, and sit for up to 8 hours a day. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.