Job Description

Shipper/Receiver performs a full range of warehousing activities including: receiving, shipping, storing and facilitates movement of materials in accordance with priorities, scheduling requirements and space allocation using a FIFO process to rotate all inventory items. Assist Warehouse coordinator in the development of plans for storage and arrangement of stock to determine warehouse utilization, material and traffic flow. Perform cycle counts of raw material, as required.

Qualifications

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct one’s activities according to corporate policies including attendance and safety.
• Add and receive all orders into QAD.
• Verify quantity against supplier paperwork. (i.e. Packing Slip / Bill of Lading)
• Deliver Dept. orders to recipients.
• Coordinate with Quality and download COA’s into database.
• Coordinate with Sales rep to maintain proper level of F&P boxes.
• Communicate and coordinate necessary information to appropriate department/shift employees to ensure effective operations.
• Safely load/unload trucks. Need to be certified Tow-motor operator.
• Coordinate deliveries, which involve assistance in loading/unloading of vehicles.
• Maintain a safe clean work area.
• Add water to tow motor batteries.
• Keep work areas clean at all times including but not limited to: Outside docks, receiving area, all aisles, workstations, excess pallet wrap hanging off skids.
• Properly inspect and maintain material handling equipment prior to start of shift in accordance with OSHA regulation.
• Daily empty recycling into Gaylord’s
• Monthly coordinate with recycling rep to order empty Gaylord’s.
• Any/All duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Computer skills; AS400, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Lotus notes, UPS World Ship and Fed-Ex Power ship.
• International shipping experience (export documents & shipper export declaration)
• ASN database experience.
• Strong Math Skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a "TEAM" environment.
• Ability to drive a lift truck safely.
• Fork Truck certification.
• Commitment to perform tasks correctly the first time.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts. (ELS)
• Ability to think ahead, anticipates problems, make decisions and take action.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1- 3 years’ experiences in Shipping/Receiving and Material handling is desirable.
• General mechanical knowledge is desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift consistently, 50-70 pound boxes.
• Ability to climb a ladder frequently carrying 10 pound boxes to be placed on upper shelves for stacking purposes.