Shipping Specialist I

Location: 3564 HCR 1145 LOOP N BLUM, TX 76627, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Description The Shipping Specialist I performs routine shipping and receiving activities supporting the timely and accurate movement of materials, supplies and finished products. Works under regular supervision and follows established procedures for receiving, staging, documentation, material movement and shipment preparation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Follow all safety, environmental, quality, security and 5S requirements. Receive incoming materials and verify quantities and basic documentation. Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for visible damage or discrepancies and report concerns. Label, stage, pack and prepare materials for shipment according to established procedures. Load and unload delivery vehicles using approved material-handling equipment. Perform basic shipping and receiving transactions in the applicable ERP/WMS or computer system. Maintain accurate records of materials received and shipped. Assist with bills of lading, packing lists, shipping labels and other routine documentation. Move materials to designated locations and notify appropriate personnel of received material. Operate forklifts and other authorized material-handling equipment after required training/certification. Maintain clean and organized shipping, receiving and staging areas. Escalate discrepancies, damaged material and documentation issues to senior staff or supervision. Prepare cover page for receiving inspection and combine with traveler, and mark plates for identification Notify material recipient material has arrived Prepare bill of lading for outgoing shipments and arrange trucking Prepare customs paperwork when required Address mark each shipment leaving and attach proper MTR/Certification Perform additional duties based on operational or departmental needs. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred. 0-2 years of shipping, receiving, warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred. Basic computer and data-entry skills. Ability to learn ERP/WMS transactions. Ability to safely operate required material-handling equipment following training. Ability to safely handle hazardous/explosive materials in accordance with training and established procedures. Ability to become qualified/certified on forklifts and other required powered industrial equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr