Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Job Purpose:

The Shipping and Receiving Specialist is responsible for receiving, storing, and shipping inventory for our company. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in shipping and receiving, including experience with Oracle. This is a hands-on position and the candidate must be able to work effectively under strict time constraints in a dynamic environment. The shipping and receiving coordinator must be detail-oriented and highly organized. He or she must also have excellent communication skills. This job may be known as shipping and receiving specialist.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

-Responsible for shipping (domestic/International) and receiving functions are conducted timely and accurately

-Ensures materials are received from proper vendors, that they are placed in proper inventory locations, and that finished goods are packaged according to specification and shipped in a timely manner.

-Reviews receipt of all materials to ensure purchase orders are open and the quality of materials received is correct such as materials certificates, First Article Inspection documents, etc.

-Ensure packing slips and material certifications documents are validated, filled and filed accurately and properly

-Examine contents and compare with shipping request to verify accuracy of outgoing shipments

-Determine shipping method for material using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates

-Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials

-Create and ensure Commercial Invoices required for all cross-border shipments are filled and file accurately and properly

-Unpacks and checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices, maintains records of received goods and rejects unsatisfactory items.

-Lifts heavy items and operates a forklift (standing up, sitting down rider, and hand pallet jack).

-Follows all company and facility policies including quality, safety, conduct and attendance.

-Pick orders for shipping along with support staff

-Receive Shipments and oversee and participate in inspections

-Must work with the production team to coordinate availability of inventory based on what is on order.

-Report and document any shipment, freight damages or discrepancies for investigation and record-keeping purposes.

-Assist with inventory counts of finished goods as needed.

-Quality control Ensure all shipping and receiving Oracle transactions are performed timely and accurately.

-Conduct inventory counts.

-Load/unload materials from/to trucks

-Examines stock and distributes materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines.

-Deliver or route materials to departments using Forklift or pallet jack

-Responsible for ensuring all shipments are coordinated in accordance with EHS policies and procedures and suspicious material is placed on hold and reported to the onsite Safety team immediately

-Palletize and prep material, create packaging if needed.

-Maintain records such as Inbound and Outbound Log and prepare reports related to assigned activities

-This position requires working overtime when necessary.

-This position requires the employee to proactively practice safety warehouse rules.

-This position requires the employee to proactively lead and participate in 5S and warehouse continuous improvement activities.

-This position requires the employee to complete all training assigned and required for the position in a timely manner.

-Perform other shipping, receiving and inventory control management duties as required and identified by the area Supervisor/Manager

Education and Experience:

-4+ years working experience in Shipping/Receiving, Warehouse Operations

Education - High School Diploma.

-Data entry experience.

-Oracle experience is a plus.

-Experience with Forklift, pallet jack

-Working knowledge of Domestic and International Shipping documentation

-Excellent attention to detail, ability to follow through on Shipping issues

-Team-oriented with a strong sense of urgency for deliverables

-Flexible within a rapidly changing, dynamic work environment

-Working knowledge of FedEx online software

-General understanding of the warehouse practices

-Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously

-Participate in 5s, Continuous Improvement and Safety activities.