Shipping & Receiving

Every day we get opportunities to make a positive impact on our colleagues partners customers and society. Together were pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas including energy food water and shipping.

As we push forward the innovative open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So as we shape a more resourceful less wasteful world we build our careers too.

About the job

As an integral member of our team you will play a pivotal role in supporting and handling logistic activities and coordinating with internal and external parties. You will have the opportunity to perform a variety of duties including shipping receiving packaging pickups deliveries and inventory control contributing to the overall success and growth of our organization. Currently this is an on-site opportunity located in Houston TX. This role starts as a temporary position followed by direct hiring upon successful evaluation.

As a part of the team you will:

• Be responsible for shipping receiving and distribution of Alfa Laval and customer equipment.
• Maintain databases of job/parts storage and also Movement Logs.
• Match inventory received parts with correct jobs.
• Pick up &/or deliver customer equipment or parts going to vendors.
• Be responsible for inventory control and participate in physical inventories
• Responsible for data entry verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments and maintain related records such as receiving reports pictures and updating of electronic data bases.
• Plan assemble disassemble fabricate or repair crates boxes cartons pallets and other packaging containers of large or unusual size and shape wraps protects and packs machinery equipment or other items for shipment domestically and internationally.
• Drive flatbed truck to pick up/ deliver loads to / from customer and suppliers
• Rigging and lifting of large/heavy items trained to use straps large crane hoists and other lifting equipment
• Provides security and effective control of customer and Alfa Laval equipment shop support and movement of materials or equipment as required inside shop.
• Be an active participant in production meetings.

We care about diversity inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidates fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

What you know:

You have a High School degree or Equivalent with relevant experience in Warehousing Production or Physical Distribution and:

• Valid Drivers License
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to a safe behavior
• Ability to operate a forklift truck hand pallet jacks and cranes
• Ability to use carpentry hand and power tools and work from specifications blueprint measurements and shipping instructions.
• Ability to work independently
• Must have a drive for attention to detail
• Must be organized
• Basic PC knowledge and MS office suite (data entry clocking in and out scanning bar codes taking photos etc.)

Whats in it for you

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Lavals future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare dental and vision plans a robust wellness program generous 401(k) paid holidays paid time off benefits and more. At Alfa Laval we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job background skills and experience to get it right.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit or business need without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

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