Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $15.50-$20.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role requires the performance of verification of all incoming shipments for correct packing slips, bills of lading, visible inspection criteria, and other relevant data. The coordinator communicates discrepancies with Procurement and other appropriate staff to resolve issues, verifies kind, count, and condition for inbound and outbound shipments, and performs routine, daily enterprise resource planning system data entry while resolving minor documentation errors. Ensures incoming parts and materials are tagged appropriately with stocking labels and forwarded to the appropriate staging areas. Recommends best shipping methods to reduce costs while ensuring the accurate delivery of packages within the specified delivery schedule. Processes returns as requested and arranged by Procurement via purchase order transactions. Reviews and interprets all shipping instructions, government specifications, and/or internal standards related to packaging. Regularly utilizes hand tools, measuring equipment, and associated warehouse equipment to complete tasks. Promotes safety policies within the department and overall organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify all incoming shipments for correct packing slips, bills of lading, visible inspection criteria, and other relevant data
• Communicate discrepancies with Procurement and other appropriate staff to resolve issues
• Verify kind, count, and condition for inbound and outbound shipments
• Perform routine, daily enterprise resource planning system data entry and resolve minor documentation errors
• Ensure incoming parts and materials are tagged appropriately with stocking labels and forwarded to the appropriate staging areas
• Recommend best shipping methods to reduce costs while ensuring the accurate delivery of packages within the specified delivery schedule
• Process returns as requested and arranged by Procurement via purchase order transactions
• Review and interpret all shipping instructions, government specifications, and/or internal standards related to packaging
• Regularly utilize hand tools, measuring equipment, and associated warehouse equipment to complete tasks
• Promote safety policies within the department and overall organization
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Willingness/ability to work regular and flexible hours as needed
• Attentive to detail
• Data entry

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAP/ERP/MRP systems
• CFR49 Certification/Hazmat shipping
• Experience with MIL-STD-129
• Crating/blocking & bracing experience

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• U.S. Citizenship required

Required Experience

• 3 years of shipping and receiving experience
• 3 years of forklift experience

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Repetitive/frequent lifting; must be able to lift items up to 50 lbs
• Requires periods of extended standing
• Must be able to multitask as needed on various task assignments
• Warehouse environment with occasional exposure to elements (heat, cold, etc.)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Leading provider of advanced sensing solutions for thermal imaging, visible-light imaging, location, measurement, and threat detection. Enhances perception, awareness, and public safety. Used in various applications, including surveillance, monitoring, navigation, research, manufacturing, and more.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-04067 Industry: Logistics & Transportation

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