Shipping & Receiving Administrator

Shipping & Receiving Administrator

Location: Danbury, CT, US, 06810

FuelCell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, FuelCell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time. In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.

The pay for this position ranges from $24.00 - $28.85.

We have a great opportunity for a Shipping and Receiving Administrator to join our dynamic team. As a Shipping and Receiving Administrator the employee will verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory. Duties include verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material and arranging for the transportation of products. May prepare items for shipment. The primary responsibility of this position is to support our internal customers through advanced material handling techniques, all while providing superior customer service.

Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs receiving functions, into D365 (our ERP system).
• Works with Accounting for invoice resolution.
• Schedules carriers to meet outbound shipping requirements.
• Performs the physical and administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and order fulfillment of materials, parts, supplies and equipment.
• Unloads goods, visually compares goods to packing list, receives against purchase orders, maintains records of received goods and rejects unsatisfactory items.
• Ensures accuracy of shipments, timely delivery of all shipments and resolves discrepancies according to procedures.
• Packages and ships outgoing materials according to legal specifications, including shipping documentation and oversight of internal and external transporters.
• Communicates routinely with customers regarding availability of stock and establishes material routing priorities.
• Moves heavy items using a forklift or other material handling equipment.
• Inspects, distributes, and stocks materials in inventory.
• Ensures that scales are calibrated.
• Assists in yearly renewal of emergency response and DOT Pipeline certifications required for Hazardous Material shipments.
• Maintains department metrics using internal computer-based applications.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience/Skills: Minimum 3 years of experience in material handling / S&R required; other experience requiring use of forklift operations/motorized pallet jacks/powered industrial trucks will also be considered. ERP System experience is a plus.

Certifications/Licenses: Valid Driver's license is required (CDL not required). Ability to acquire and maintain forklift certification (company provided). Ability to acquire and maintain HAZMAT certification (company provided).

Ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to work overtime.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain throughout the course of employment a valid driver's license and have dependable transportation to travel to mail depot locations.
• Ability to climb ladders and utilize mechanical man-lifts.
• Knowledge of receiving material handling operations, methods and practices including reading, analyzing and interpreting written instructions.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all customers, both internally and externally.
• Qualities that promote teamwork.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of duties as the need arises.
• Computer literacy in MS Office, material handling software (ERP or other) and knowledge of shipping software (UPS/FedEx) desired.
• Knowledge of Bar Code technology and Electronic Data Interchange a plus.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Regularly works in a Warehouse environment. Routinely works in and moves throughout a 70,000+ sq. ft. plant and on the outside grounds to perform various tasks. Works both in climate controlled and uncontrolled environments. Be able and willing to wear required personal protective equipment as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hardhats and other PPE as required. Frequently required to lift, push, pull and place manufacturing materials which have a weight of 25 to 50 lbs. with or without assistance Routinely performs tasks that require full range of motion with both hands/arms. Motions include circular, up and down, back and forth, side to side and overhead. Works with and around chemicals, including but not limited to nickel-based compounds, adhesives and solvents. Routinely on feet and required to move from area to area within the warehouse for a period of eight (8) hours with designated breaks.

Equal Opportunity Employer FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds. We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.