Shipping and Receiving Associate

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate
Windsor, CT
Pay Rate:$21.00/hr
1st Shift
Work Schedule: First shift 6:00AM-2:30PM - M to F

Job Description:
Position Overview:
This position will perform a wide range of skills which include unloading/loading trucks, receiving and putting away material, operating a forklift to safely retrieve parts and materials out of racks and supply them to the assembly lines and preparing product for shipment. Our Shipping and Receiving Associate is responsible for overseeing all daily shipping and/or receiving operations. This position will be expected to flex into the production area as needed.

Essential Functions:
In this role, you will:
• Load and unload trucks and receive incoming material using site processes and systems.
• Ensure material is received and distributed to assigned locations. Serve as main contact for assembly team regarding part locations.
• Prepare product for shipment and process needed shipping paperwork.
• Perform inventory cycle counts.
• Apply labels, stickers, stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping.
• Use hand tools such as: bander to secure material for shipments, impact nail guns to build crates, hammer, tape measure and other tools required to build pallets and boxes.
• Operate a variety of material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, cranes and hand tools to load and unload trucks and place material in the proper location.
• Perform quality inspections, including visual inspections of material during shipping and receiving processes, and identifying non-conformance.
• Observe good housekeeping and safety procedures and keep equipment, tools and work area clean and orderly by performing 5-S duties and continued dedication to raising the bar.
• Exhibit teamwork in all you do, maintaining a positive and team-based attitude. Support peers in time of high demand by working hours assigned and overtime as required; also comply with scheduled start/stop times and break periods for the facility.
• Follow established oral and written procedures/work instructions for assigned function and handle materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Use appropriate lift assist or partner lift when moving material/products. May lift and carry up to 35lbs and push or pull up to 100lbs.
• Cross train and flex or stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary. Flex into production roles as needed.

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum one year of previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or related work environment.
• Previous experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
• Must be able to work in the Client States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Must be willing to work overtime before AND after your shift, as well as weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills; ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Understanding of basic inventory and logistics concepts.
• Experience using various tools including: manual/electric tools, fork truck, jib crane, template/fixtures, hand carts, tape measure, storage/packaging materials and prescribed safety equipment.
• Ability to use computers including the Microsoft office package.

Position Criteria:
• Must be able to interact and contribute in a small team environment and ability to flex according to production demands.
• Lift 35lbs on a regular basis.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in all written and verbal formats (speech, writing, reading). Ability to follow manufacturing drawings and instructions.
• Keep yourself and teammates aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.
• Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Attend and actively participate in site meetings and trainings.