Shipping & Receiving Lead

Shipping & Receiving Clerk Lead

Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,500 employees across 15 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

At our Elizabethtown, KY site, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees' skills and talents, that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you'll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future.

We are currently seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk Lead with the below qualifications:

Summary of Role

The Shipping / Receiving Clerk is responsible for coordinating & managing all shipping/receiving/transfer activities (including carrier booking/scheduling), coordinating cycle counts to meet the company objectives, initiating & reviewing inventory cycle count results, collaborating with production to meet production needs and ensuring finished products be properly staged in the warehouse area, loaded and shipped correctly and that all necessary paperwork for the shipment has been completed. The Shipping / Receiving Clerk is also responsible for receiving products/packages into the facility by entering it into the IQMS system.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate daily activities to the shipping and receiving team.
• Direct and handle all trucks coming into plant/warehouses.
• Arrange domestic and international freight and prepare all necessary paperwork; Communications with Custom's Brokers, vendors, customers & drivers.
• Ensure finished quality products are shipped to customers on demand—avoiding delays and missed shipments.
• Responsible for taking samples of raw materials (where applicable) prior to unloading bulk material into the facility (i.e. Silos).
• Perform inspection of items as specified.
• Schedule, initiate, and ensure warehouse team completes cycle counts per company objectives. Analyze findings.
• Record-keeping of safety and cleaning forms for warehouses.
• Provides reports and statistical data of all activities.
• Assist the warehouses with maintaining 5S.
• Train and become proficient with the IQMS system.
• Troubleshoot situations as they arise.
• Backfill for warehouse positions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• 2 plus years experience in shipping and receiving in a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Data entry, record-keeping, typing and 10-key experience
• Experience with Word, Excel, logistics portals, ERP/MRP software (IQMS a plus)
• Experience with import and export shipments – i.e. customs documentation
• Strong understanding of COO and COAs
• Knowledge of Understands Incoterms, IOR, USMCA, etc
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills – via email, phone, and/or in-person
• Ensure that machine safety devices are not altered or defected
• Forklift operation experience
• Maintains a clean and safe work area clear of obstacles and/or scrap product, tools, etc.
• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed
• Must always use correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends.

What You'll Love About Us:

• Salary: $25.00/hr (Based on education and experience)
• 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay
• 401K, Plus Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More…
• We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.