Shipping/Receiving/Driver

This position is a temporary assignment managed in partnership with our staffing agency. All initial screening and payroll processing will be facilitated through the agency during the contract period.

About the role

Primary duty is to support the production control group with packaging and shipping duties, inventory stocking and picking, and driving of a company van.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and keeps records on outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment: compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Attaches labels and prepares packaging.
• Supports the shipment of goods produced.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Delivers and picks up materials from local suppliers using a company vehicle. (Note: Temporary employees will not operate company vehicles until converted to full-time employees.)

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).
• One year of relevant experience (preferred).
• 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 and similar inventory documents.
• Attention to detail and demonstration of accurate counting, measurement, and associated recordkeeping.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Consistently legible handwriting (English).
• Self-motivated with ability to work under general supervision.
• Team-oriented with effective communication skills.
• ERP experience is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodation:

• 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 50 pounds.
• Frequently bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel.
• Accurately distinguish colors, letters, and numbers.
• Visual acuity to interpret readings on gauges and other measuring devices.

Work is performed in a manufacturing warehouse environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to:

• 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.

The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and safety footwear, is required. This position is classified as safety-sensitive.

Schedule

Day Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Additional Requirements

This position must meet ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15):

• An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or
• An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or
• An individual who is granted status as a "protected person."