Shipping & Receiving 2

Shipping & Receiving 2

Performs manual and clerical duties related to the preparation and shipment of customer samples, components and finished products mailed primarily through Fed Ex, UPS, USPS or other similar carrier. Maintain necessary files and documentation. Utilizes small hand tools and operate scales, metering machines, etc. and primarily use hand trucks to move materials around. Typical shipping activities include: checking goods against shipping documents and authorizations, packing goods for shipment according to specifications, preparing bills of lading, posting weight and shipping charges and attach information and shipping instructions on to boxes. May occasionally perform activities related to the receiving materials such as unpacking of goods; checking against bills of lading, packing slips, etc., identification and quantity; maintaining records of goods received; rejects damaged, excess or misdirected goods, routes material to inspection, stores or other destinations. May require operation of a forklift truck.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years of related experience (Preferred)

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES

• Required Certifications/Licensures: (Fork Lift License)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Good mechanical ability. Ability to work on a team with minimal supervision. Ability to handle a fast-paced repetitive position. Ability to work a 12-hour shift with overtime requirements.

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE UTILIZED

• Forklift, clamp truck, pallet jack and other powered industrial trucks as assigned.

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS

Able to read and comprehend simple instructions and document data. Maintain open communications with team members, leadership, and other departments.

DECISION MAKING

Ability to follow and carry out written or oral instructions to properly complete assigned tasks. Ability to determine the need for escalating issues to leadership.

OTHER

Responsible for training and supporting new and existing team members.

Assist other areas of the Warehouse as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical vibrating parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud and hearing protection is required in the high noise areas.