Shipping and Receiving Associate

Job Description

About Us

Morris & Associates is a US-based, global provider of custom process cooling solutions. The company began in 1949 with a focus on providing process cooling solutions to the rapidly expanding poultry processing industry. Since then, we have expanded to provide process cooling solutions around the world for a variety of industries with Morris equipment currently found in 50 countries and 5 continents.

Job Description: 

Handling of incoming and outgoing packages/shipments in a warehouse. Job duties include packaging and weighing items, printing shipping labels and postage, creating packing lists, bill of ladings, inspecting goods received for damage and distributing products to other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Receiving -

• Verifies and keeps records on incoming shipments. Verifies materials received are as ordered and routes incoming items to appropriate locations.
• Receive and unload incoming materials and compare information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment.
• Inspects shipments for damages or defects or shortages; records discrepancies, damages or questionable conditions to supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
• Identify shipments without purchase order and delivers items to requisitioning departments.
• Unpack, examines and label parts prior to stocking.
• Process all defective and/or return shipments from customers for replacement or credit.
• Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of parts/equipment.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly conditions and follows prescribed safety regulations.

Project Shipping –

• Pull and pack orders in a timely manner to meet project ship dates.
• Label orders accurately and generate shipping documents (such as bills of lading and packing lists).
• Safely load outgoing orders onto transport vehicles.
• Document packed cargo and trucks after they have been loaded and uploaded it to the database.

Parts Shipping -

• Prepares items for shipping ensuring cost effective courier services.
• Determine most economical and efficient shipping method.
• Select appropriate shipping container.
• Packs items to ensure safe delivery.
• Properly label packages and follow shipping instructions as provided by customer.
• Prepare bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities and destination are correct.
• Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents.
• Generate End of Day manifest reports for accounting.
• Operate company vehicle to deliver shipments to UPS/FedEx locations.

Inventory & Warehouse Support

• Maintain accurate inventory counts through cycle counts and audits
• Assist with inventory organization and warehouse layout improvements
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Safety & Compliance

• Follow company safety policies and OSHA guidelines
• Properly handle hazardous or regulated materials, if applicable
• Report safety concerns or incidents promptly

Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Shipping and Receiving: 1 year min (preferred)
• Warehouse: 1 year min (preferred)
• Forklift/Material handling experience (preferred)

Skills & Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Time management and multitasking
• Teamwork and communication
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Safe work habits

Work Environment

• Warehouse setting with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and physical activity
• May require occasional overtime to meet operational demands
  

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
  

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!