Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Associate III

 

Shipping & Receiving Associate

Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. 

Position Details:

• The hiring range for this role is typically between $23 and $28, with the full range extending to $34, based on experience, internal equity, and career progression
• This position will be In-Office

Primary Function:
The Shipping & Receiving Associate is responsible for handling shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions to support ongoing projects and ensure accurate material flow. Provides day to day support to team members while helping coordinate warehouse and storage activities in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Leverages ERP systems and prior manufacturing or production experience to maintain efficient operations and inventory accuracy.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Support or complete the shipping and receiving of products, parts, and/or materials to customers
• Collaborate with the engineering department and lab to facilitate secure delivery to customer
• Helps conduct cycle counts on currently stocked material, while also supporting  reconciliations to resolve inventory variances
• Locates and delivers material as needed to customers to support their tasks
• Escalates defective materials or questionable conditions
• Responsible for keeping an adequate supply of shipping materials and receiving tools on hand at all times
• May be required to make pick-ups and deliveries to our suppliers for parts and raw materials
• Provides shipping costing quotations as requested
• Assist with unloading and unpacking all shipments
• Accurately identify incoming materials, label and moving parts/materials to designated areas
• Record transactions in ERP system for incoming and outgoing shipments and inventory transfers
• Assist with sourcing, designing, and packaging materials
• Maintain a valid Sigma forklift and Sigma vehicle certification
• Support continuous improvement efforts as it relates to inventory management, shipping, and receiving best practices
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills
• Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group
• Experience with interpreting packing slips, entering correct information into system, and acknowledging receipt of the goods into the purchase order and processing database
• Experience filling out bills of lading and familiarity with various forms used and required by the major freight carriers
• Experience estimating weight to calculate the cost of shipping; familiar with proper packaging methods and able to interpret visual aids used to convey specific packaging requirements
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility
• Experience lifting and moving packages and/or containers weighing up to 50 pounds
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) in all units of measure
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to SIGMA DESIGN Core Value
• Pass a post-offer background verification

Work Environment
Inventory/Shipping/Receiving: Standard warehouse/production environment which requires regular sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and moving about the facility. Must be able to stand and work as long as 12 hours in different positions. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures.

 

Sigma Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer