Shipper / Receiver

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Performs all functions associated with material movement required to ship/receive products, raw materials and other supplies from delivery trucks or production into warehouse locations. Responsible for the loading, storage, and inventory control of raw materials, purchased materials, finished goods, and a variety of manufacturing supplies or materials. Verifies quantities to ensure inventory accuracy. Supports production requirements by filling material requisitions in a timely manner. Performs activities related to monthly and quarterly physical inventories.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all duties required for shipping and receiving materials.
• Organizes warehouse as instructed.
• Ensures inventory transactions and material receipts are done in an accurate, timely manner.
• Places stock into inventory locations in a timely manner.
• Assists in the loading and unloading of trucks.
• Delivers raw materials and shop supplies to production areas as required.
• Complies with all existing safety and materials handling policies and procedures.
• Participates on quality improvement and cost reduction teams.
• Must pass forklift operator training.
• Data entry into computer
• Creating and running basic reports for inventory processes
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma; general education degree (GED) or equivalent experience.
• Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Fork truck operating certificate required.
• 2 years Hi-Lo experience in a Shipping/Receiving role.
• This position requires up to 3 months' work experience to become proficient in all phases of the job to work independently.
• Good computer skills

ACCOUNTABILITY

Supervisory Responsibility

• Not applicable

Complexity

• Accurately identifies routine incoming or outgoing materials, products, chemicals, and supplies to verify against the documents that accompany the materials and contents of all incoming shipments. Takes count, checks for damages, makes entries into systems for record keeping purposes.
• Verifies against the packing slip that correct products are being shipped to the right customers in containers with proper cushioning or protection.
• Requires knowledge of the overall warehousing plan to efficiently place or retrieve materials to maintain inventory integrity, documentation requirements, and accepted warehousing methods, procedures, and techniques.

Latitude of Judgment

• Determines sequences for loading materials and organizes incoming shipments for maximum space. Utilizes specialized hazardous handling, storing, and safety procedures; utilizing safety considerations and damage protection.
• Handles incoming materials and unloading of trucks while receiving general instructions from a supervisor.
• Responsible to notify supervisor whenever problems or discrepancies arise in the quantity for shipment; the amount received or paperwork issues.
• Assignments are usually completed without guidance on methods, procedures, or techniques, and work is reviewed for compliance with general guidelines and results achieved.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Frequently required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, kneel, bend, and work in cramped positions while moving materials and goods.
• The incumbent must be able to use their hands to finger, handle and touch materials, parts and equipment.
• The position requires the ability to both talk and hear.
• Regularly carries objects of varying weights, sizes, and shapes, normally, moderate physical exertion is expended to handle product / material that is less than 25 pounds and regularly handles objects weighing (up to 40 pounds) occasionally carrying for considerable distances.
• Occasionally assists other workers and may climb and work from ladders.
• The job incumbent is required when lifting over 40 pounds to use prescribed methods which include material handling equipment.

Visual Demands

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Typically works in a clean environment albeit often congested during peak periods.
• The position is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts with exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles.
• May operate trucks and motor vehicles in transporting materials and supplies.
• Normally performs work in areas that are adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated.
• There are moderate noise levels and little or no vibration, gases or fumes.
• Occasionally deck floors and metal loading ramps may be slippery and caution is required.
• Employees are expected to comply with existing safety procedures including but not limited to proper lifting mechanics, use of protective equipment, lock-out-tag-out, forklift operation policies, and maintaining a safe work environment.

OTHER JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Not applicable

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive description of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position as they may be changed at management discretion or in response to business demands.