Shipping and Receiving Operator

Job TitleGeneral Purpose Of Job:Loads, unloads, and moves production and non-production materials by performing the following duties.Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following. Other Duties May Be Assigned:Compares identifying information, and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.Examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, and records shortages or overages. Routes items to storage, work area, or appropriate individual.Moves, conveys, or hoist shipments from receiving area to storage or work areas using material handling equipment.Loads and unloads materials to and from vehicles, by hand or using material handling equipment.Secures boxes to pallets, and closes box tops using pneumatic staplers, tape, and or stretch wrap machine.Stocks machine lines and assembly lines with components and parts necessary for production.Maintains accuracy of production component inventory. Performs 5S and cleanup activities at designated times. Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.Qualification Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education And/Or Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience operating a stand-up industrial truck is preferred.Language Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsReasoning Ability:Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to follow and carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Must have powered industrial truck license. Electric stand-up experience preferred.Other Skills And Abilities:Must have basic PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Windows operation.Must be able to function in a team environment by working with, and cooperating with others.Good basic math skills, organization skills, and ability to clearly communicate in both written and oral forms with others is necessary.Understanding of FIFO (first in/first out) methods.Ability to use a computerized inventory control system, BPCS knowledge a plus.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. Reasonable accommodations 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 stand; and walk; and is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently moves up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required to operate forklifts and computers used to perform this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Advics is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with several advancement opportunities.Fork lift experience required.