Shipping/Receiving Department Helper - Plant 6 - Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Day Shift Monday - Friday 6am - 4:30pm + Additional OT on Saturdays 

Shipping and receiving associate manages the flow of materials, finished goods, and supplies in a factory. Core duties include unloading deliveries, verifying shipment accuracy, preparing orders for dispatch, and tracking inventory via Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems while operating warehouse machinery like forklifts. 

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving: Unload incoming freight, match packing slips against purchase orders, inspect for damage, and log all items into the company's inventory management system. 
• Material Handling: Safely operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) to transport raw materials to the production floor and stage finished goods. 
• Shipping: Prepare finished goods for dispatch by packaging, palletizing, shrink-wrapping, and labeling items correctly. Generate shipping documents such as Bills of Lading
• Inventory Control: Maintain organized storage areas, conduct cycle counts, and report stock discrepancies or shortages to the production or procurement teams. 
• Compliance & Safety: Adhere strictly to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines, wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and ensure work areas remain clean and hazard-free. 

Essential Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of warehouse, logistics, or supply chain experience, ideally within a manufacturing setting.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Equipment: Forklift certification or the ability to acquire one upon hiring.

1. ·   Tech Skills: Familiarity with basic computer systems, Microsoft Office, and warehouse ERP/WMS software.
2. ·   Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy materials.