Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

US Farathane is seeking an experienced 1st and 3rd Shift Shipping & Receiving Clerk . This position ensures the shipment of parts is completed in an orderly fashion, so the shipments arrive on time and in good condition according to customer demands.

 

US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPEs and TPOs as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• All cartons containing parts are to be stored/shipped in good condition.
• Parts are to be prepared for shipment per the shipping schedule using FIFO and according to the individual customer packaging instructions. If parts are not available for shipment at the designated time, it must be brought to the immediate attention of the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Transfer parts from warehouse to shipment staging. Ensure parts are scanned, wrapped and have master labels. Check dock codes as required per customer.
• All shipments are to be completed on a timely basis to ensure availability of commercial transport.
• Process shipments through the system to ensure timely advance shipping notification and record keeping.
• Once an ASN has been started, monitor the process until completion to ensure that no errors have occurred during the transmission.
• Scan labels for shipment
• Review shippers. Verify through computer with pick list
• Follow and enforce safety standards for the operation of the fork lift trucks
• Load/unload trucks, driving hi-los in a safe manner by maintaining safe driving speeds, having an acute awareness of all surroundings, stopping at all cross aisles
• Anytime the larger returnables are stacked for transport from the production floor to the warehouse they are to be transported immediately and not left stacked unattended for any period of time.  
• Verify quantities on incoming shipments. Acknowledge receipts with signature and date received. Complete packing list if none is included with shipment. Complete log-In sheet
• Ensure dock lock procedure is followed
• Ensure that the procedure is being followed for the Key Surrender Board and tires are chocked
• Ensure CTPAT procedure is followed
• Drive company vehicle required for pickups and deliveries
• Maintain lot number identification for customers requiring same
• Label parts and shipments as directed by the shipping schedule
• Repack, re label and re wrap as necessary
• Retrieve finished inventory that is put on hold. Re wrap and put away when released from hold. Arrange in orderly manner for Quality to sort.
• Replace racking, decking, nuts, and bolts as necessary.
• Keep counts on skids and returnables.
• Keep all areas of warehouse and docks clean, organized, and clear of debris and resin.
• Do monthly inventories as needed and verify numbers.
• Assist in training for new Shipping/Receiving Clerk
• When using anything sharp, must wear cut gloves on both hands
• Perform other duties as required for the safe, efficient operation of the Plant and its employees
• Advise Supervisor or Manager whenever a short ship occurs prior to allowing truck to leave
• Match returnable containers to documents on incoming trucks. Ensure accuracy and report discrepancies
• Participate in 5-S and CI
• Environmental Responsibilities- Cooperation with action team directives. Familiar with evacuation plans. Trained in clean up modules. Keep all areas of warehouse and docks clean, organized, and clear of debris and resin.

 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Hi-lo license required
• Be able to perform multiple tasks
• Good mathematical ability
• Forklift driving skills
• Computer skills
• FIFO comprehension

 

Physical Requirements:
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

 

Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

 

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision 
• 401k with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Referral program
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Climate controlled environment
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

 

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane. 

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Company Description

US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPEs and TPOs as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Company Description

US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPEs and TPOs as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.