Shipping and Receiving Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Do you love solving problems? Have you ever said, "Go big or go home"? Do you believe that doing it right is the only way to do something? Are you frustrated not being able to make changes you know would generate improvements? We are looking for people with the qualities that lead to success, and we’d love to talk to you about being part of our team. We prefer to solve the big problems for our customers; the ones that no one else can. We are growing and evolving in all aspects of our business and we need brilliant leaders to accelerate our momentum. If hard work and achieving your goals gets you excited, this is the job for you.

• Responsible for daily incoming and outgoing, UPS, FedEx, USPS, and LTL & FTL pickups and deliveries
• Route and rate shipments, contact transporters, and arrange freight pick-ups and deliveries to the minimal cost and transit times
• Prepare order for shipment in accordance to Essential Industries’ and customer specific requirements to ensure quality of product upon arrival
• Corroborate orders are shipping on scheduled ship dates and/or meet requested delivery dates
• Receive and inspect incoming materials, supplies, and returned goods against purchase orders, supply requisitions and return documents
• Route all incoming items to appropriate department/personnel
• Process received goods in ERP software the same day it is received
• Sustain nightly building security by verifying all doors are locked and lights are turned off at the end of each day
• Maintain internal communication with Production, Customer Service, and Scheduling regarding order shipment status, and/or any delays or changes in the shipment schedule
• Validate all finished goods in shipping, packaging, and the main warehouse are in accordance to the 5S standards and established procedures
• Successfully complete specific projects or responsibilities assigned by the Shipping & Receiving Manager efficiently and in a timely manner.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is position requires moderate physical exertion including: sitting 10%, standing and walking 80%, and squatting, kneeling, or twisting 10% and involves the following requirements:

• Lifting Requirements of 50lbs maximum and 20lbs frequently
• Visual Requirements include the ability to read work orders, blue prints, schematics, measuring devices, computer printouts and spreadsheet applications
• This position may require the use of personal protective equipment which could include safety glasses and safety shoes, depending on the nature of the work

We are currently looking for *STARS*.
• S ervice. We are dedicated to servicing our customers, teammates and the community.
• T eamwork. We work together with different skills and attributes to achieve a common goal.
• A ttitude. We have a positive attitude that creates optimism and motivates us toward the future.
• R esponsibility. We take responsibility for what we do and how we do it.
• S uccess. We work hard to reach our goals and we celebrate those achievements.

Essential Industries is dedicated to solving our customers' problems. We do this by innovating, innovating, innovating and creating many products that have never existed before. We manufacture and market world-class, amazing polymers and resins for use in floor finishes, and other industries as well as raw materials for the coatings industry.

Company Description

Essential Industries is dedicated to solving our customers' problems. We do this by innovating, innovating, innovating and creating many products that have never existed before. We manufacture and market world-class, amazing polymers and resins for use in floor finishes, and other industries as well as raw materials for the coatings industry.