Shipper Receiver

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Broad Function and Purpose of Position: 

The purpose of a Shipper Receiver is to operate a forklift and other equipment in the performance of tasks related to the receipt and shipment of raw materials, and the materials handling of operating supplies and finished product. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Warehouse Manager, and may include other activities as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities (Includes but not limited to):

• Actively participate in the plants Sika SAFE Program.
• Understand, comply, and regularly inspect the work area to ensure all safety policies and practices are followed and a high degree of industrial housekeeping is maintained at all times.
• Oversee and operate packaging equipment to ensure that all area specific functions conform to process and procedure specifications.
• Drive cultural change and initiatives which emphasize safety, communication, co-operation, development, teamwork, environmental compliance, quality, productivity and waste elimination.
• Pull finished product from inventory, assemble orders and prepare for shipment in accordance with company policy and customer requests.
• Select, pack, and wrap product to be shipped.
• Receive inbound material including finished product from other locations, raw materials, operating supplies and equipment and transfers to appropriate storage locations.
• Receive raw material for inventory, samples raw material for QC, and pulls raw material for production.
• Operate forklift to load and unload trucks and transport materials between departments and buildings.
• Count and examine raw materials, supplies, finished product, to verify completeness against appropriate documents; checks for damaged materials; maintains records of shortages, damages and other exceptions.
• Match material against bills of lading, advises supervisor of discrepancies.
• Use bar code scanner to achieve inventory accuracy.
• Maintain work location in excellent condition to comply with company policies for safety and housekeeping.
• Perform cycle counts and other inventory verification as required.
• Guide, assist and train new and temporary employees.
• Demonstrates ability to use a computer and various computer programs including SAP and Microsoft programs.
• Perform other duties as directed by Warehouse Manager.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Years Experience: 1-2 years experience in a manufacturing environment which must have included at least 6 months experience in the safe operation of a forklift.

Perks & Benefits

• 401k with Generous Company Match  
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.