Job Description

Shipping and Receiving

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

Department: Materials

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth

Reporting To: Shipping Supervisor

Description

Maintain the shipping/receiving department to assure all inbound and outbound material, products and packaging are unloaded/ loaded, stored, shipped and recorded to meet internal and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Unload all incoming materials, supplies and packaging, as necessary.
2. Inspect all incoming freight and documentation for accuracy and acceptability.
3. Complete required receiving documentation accurately and timely.
4. Generate NCMR for nonconforming material from suppliers and notify quality department.
5. Store all materials, supplies and packaging in proper locations.
6. Coordinate inbound and outbound freight pickups/deliveries with freight companies.
7. Pull outbound product and stage no less than 30 minutes prior to shipment.
8. Prepare all necessary shipping documentation accurately and timely.
9. Load outbound products, as necessary.
10. Communicate any product shortage potentials to Customer Service and Operations prior to missed shipments.
11. Ensure plant safety and 5S housekeeping standards are maintained.
12. Must have basic knowledge of TS16949 and know the Quality Policy.
13. Follow the safety rules, report safety problems and all injuries, regardless of severity.

Physical Demands:

• Standing – sometimes required on concrete floor
• Walking – frequently required on concrete floor
• Lifting – up to 60 lbs. sometimes required from floor to waist level and from shoulder to above level
• Pushing/pulling – occasionally required in front of body to push material containers
• Climbing – occasionally required to climb ladder/stairs

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

High School diploma or equivalent. One to three years operator experience desirable. Competency in reading, writing and basic math. Valid State Driver’s License and passing grade on Power Industrial Truck test.