POSITION SUMMARY:
The Shipping and Receiving Material Handler is responsible for coordinating and processing outgoing shipments to ensure materials, products and supplies and accurately received, documented, stored and shipped in a timely manner. This position prepares shipping documentation, coordinates freight pickups and deliveries and works closely with internal departments, carriers and vendors to support daily operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive, inspect and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips and other shipping documents.
- Prepare, process and coordinate outgoing shipments to ensure orders are shipped accurately and on schedule.
- Utilize forklift (hi-lo) equipment to retrieve materials from elevated storage locations as needed.
- Properly identify packaged products with the appropriate barcode labels.
- Process required shipping documentation, including bill of lading, shipping labels and customs, and ensure documentation is properly attached to the corresponding outgoing freight, pallets or skids.
- Verify shipment quantities, product identification and shipping instructions prior to shipment.
- Shrink-wrap and secure boxes and pallets for shipment and stage completed orders in designated shipping areas.
- Load daily UPS and Fed Ex shipments and accommodate special pickups as required.
- Monitor and communicate shipping and receiving issues, including damaged goods, shortages, incorrect shipments and inventory discrepancies.
- Ensure received materials are properly identified, labeled, documented and delivered to the appropriate departments or storage locations as needed.
- Verify that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) accompany incoming chemical shipments and distribute applicable documentation to the Ink Technician as needed.
- Follow applicable Department of Transportation (DOT), environmental, health and safety regulations, as well as establish company procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe shipping and receiving area.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other material–handling equipment as needed and authorized.
- Cross-train in shipping and receiving functions to provide departmental coverage and support.
- Comply with all departmental and company policies, procedures and work instructions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous shipping, receiving or warehouse experience preferred.
- Previous experience loading and unloading trucks and safely operating forklifts (hi-lo) and pallet jack preferred. Forklift certification is a plus.
- Basic computer skills and ability to work with inventory management and ERP systems.
- Ability to read and understand purchase orders, packing slips, bill of lading and other shipping documentation.
- Basic math skills, including the ability to count, verify quantities and identify discrepancies.
- Ability to successfully complete required in-house forklift (hi-lo) training.
- Ability to regularly lift and handle materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Safety-conscious with the ability to follow established safety procedures and company policies.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Effective organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify, communicate and resolve shipping and receiving discrepancies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Ability to work effectively with internal departments, vendors and freight carriers.
- Dependable, punctual and accountable.
- Adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of general warehouse and shipping operations.
- Ability to maintain an organized work area and demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety.