Shipping & Receiving Specialist
Shipping & Receiving Specialist
About the Role
The Shipping and Receiving Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring that raw materials and finished goods are efficiently managed and delivered within the warehouse. This position is designated as both Safety-Sensitive and Product Security Sensitive.
Shift
Day Shift (Monday - Friday 8-hours)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
- Life insurance, short term/long-term disability
- 401k with company match
- 7 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
- Immediately eligible for vacation and holiday pay
- Annual allowance for prescription safety glasses
- Education and fitness reimbursement
- Associate referral program
- Associate discount programs
Job Summary
The Shipping and Receiving Specialist is responsible for scheduling, receiving, inspecting, and shipping raw materials and finished goods. Key responsibilities include confirming delivery requests, scheduling deliveries, inspecting shipments, reviewing Bills of Materials, operating forklifts, and maintaining accurate records.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years warehouse experience
- Forklift experience and certification
- Familiarity with transportation scheduling or dispatch systems
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Detail oriented with ability to keep detailed documentation
- Motivated self-starter, time management, and good communication skills
Physical and Mental Requirements
- Continual sitting for at least 8 hours
- Occasional standing and walking
- Frequent climbing off and on to forklift
- Constant reaching and twisting while driving lift
- Continuous coordinated use of eyes, hands and feet while driving
- Constant use of hearing and vision to hear fellow employees and alarms
- Vision includes peripheral vision
- Occasional carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Work Environment
The work environment is primarily a warehouse and office setting. Associates must be able to wear appropriate PPE and must be able to perform essential functions despite any physical limitations.