Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

The Title:

Shipping and Receiving Specialist

The Shipping & Receiving Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accurate inspection, packaging, shipping, and receipt of products and materials within our manufacturing facility. This role plays a critical part in delivering an exceptional customer experience by ensuring orders are shipped accurately, on time, and in accordance with Sttark's quality standards.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and motivated by productivity and operational excellence. They maintain high standards, communicate openly, and enjoy collaborating with others to solve problems and support an efficient production environment.

Schedule: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., with occasional overtime as business needs require.

Key Responsibilities

Shipping & Receiving Operations

• Perform quality inspections on finished labels to ensure products meet customer specifications and company quality standards before shipment.
• Accurately pack, label, and prepare customer orders for timely shipment in accordance with customer and carrier requirements.
• Receive incoming materials and supplies, verify quantities and condition, and store them in designated inventory locations.
• Prepare shipping documentation, including packing slips, bills of lading, shipping labels, and other required records.
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records within company systems.
• Monitor shipping supply levels and order necessary materials to maintain efficient operations.

Material Handling & Facility Support

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport materials and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Monitor waste containers and coordinate dumpster exchanges as needed.
• Assist with inventory organization, replenishment, and material movement to support production operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Team & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and productivity while meeting daily shipping and receiving goals.
• Follow established processes, safety procedures, and leadership direction.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other teams to resolve issues and maintain efficient workflow.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce errors, and increase operational efficiency.
• Adapt to changing priorities and support other production areas as needed to meet customer commitments.

Basic Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, receiving, or a related environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work occasional overtime as business needs require.
• Ability to obtain required certifications for assigned responsibilities, including forklift certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in print production, shipping, or receiving operations.
• Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment.
• Ability to identify issues, exercise sound judgment, and implement practical solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Personal Qualities

• Exhibits excellent judgment
• Has relentlessly high standards
• Open-minded and willing to learn
• Wants to have fun at work
• Results-oriented
• Commitment to operational excellence

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8+ hours per shift).
• Ability to frequently bend, twist, reach, stoop, and climb as required.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Manual dexterity to safely handle packaging materials, shipping equipment, and inventory.
• Ability to visually inspect products for quality control and shipping accuracy.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels.

Why Sttark?

At Sttark, we're committed to creating an environment where employees can take ownership of their work, develop new skills, and contribute to meaningful improvements. We value high standards, open communication, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

We offer opportunities for career growth and professional development, along with a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Up to a 7% company 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Opportunities for continued learning and career advancement

Our Hiring Process

• Apply online, carefully answering all of the questions you are asked
• Attend a 10-minute video interview
• Attend an in-person tour and interview discussion
• Get hired