Shipping and Receiving

Responsible for the timely shipping of all jobs and receiving activities. Plan, organize, influence and control issues related to efficient shipping and receiving processes and effective personnel scheduling. Work cooperatively with all production staff and customer service/sales personnel.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Move products and incoming materials to proper location using a forklift.
• Allocate paper to production, based on production needs.
• Forward all receiving documents to Accounting Department.
• Prepare skids and cartons for shipment including taping, labeling and shrink-wrapping. Repack "split shipments" when necessary.
• Unload trucks as needed and check materials against packing slips and purchase order specifications.
• Determine proper packing requirements to ensure the safe handling of products and meeting customer specifications.
• Package material according to established procedures.
• Load trucks.
• Coordinate FedEx and UPS shipments.
• Help to organize and maintain all supplies for the department.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Log all outgoing shipments in company MIS system.
• May be required to call for pick-ups of larger shipments.
• Assign carriers to all completed orders to include delivery information and all information needed by consignee on bills of lading.
• Follow all Standard Operations Procedures (SOP’s) pertaining to area of responsibility.
• Responsible for timely shipping of finished goods.
• Coordinate with department manager to ensure that all completed jobs are shipped out on time.
• Work as part of the Production Team.
• All other duties as assigned by the department manager.

Marginal Job Functions:
Inspect forklift trucks, ensuring proper operating condition. Troubleshoot minor problems, notify department manager of major problems.
 

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Experience with FedEx and UPS
• Ability to lift to 40 lbs
• Certification as a forklift operator and
• Excellent math aptitude
• Computer literate
• Ability to use/read tape measure
• Knowledge in operating a panel saw

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Required experience:

• warehouse: 3 years
• Shipping: 1 year
• Receiving: 1 year

Required license or certification:

• Valid state license
• Forklift Certification