Shipping and Receiving Associate

• Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks and checking in merchandise.
  
• Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
  
• Sort and place materials or items on racks shelves or in bins according to organizational standards.
  
• Transact customer orders using both carrier and ERP systems.
  
• Providing quality control inspections as necessary within the workflow.
  
• Package and tape international shipments in multipack cartons for export.
  
• Affix shipping labels on packed cartons.
  
• Take an accurate inventory count at the end of each day.
  
• Package product for shipping; ensuring all necessary product cables and instructions are in box.
  
• Assemble cardboard cartons as needed for large multipack shipments.
  
• Move prepared shipments from shipping cart to dock door as needed.
  
• Call and/or email forwarding companies to arrange pickup.
  
• Consign shipments to forwarders and ensures the correct shipments are consigned to the forwarder by listening carefully and checking documents.
  
• Maintain good communication and rapport with coworkers.
  
• Ensure shipping area is kept organized and neat.
  
• Keep supervisor informed of issues on the shipping floor.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• 2 3 years of related experience.
  
• Must be able to work MTh shift from 5:00am to 3:30pm.
  
• Experience in packaging and shipping is preferred.
  
• Ability to adjust work pace in response to daily needs.
  
• Able to multitask and be flexible in a dynamic work environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
  
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
  
• Problem solving
  
• Demonstrated ability to learn new software/applications.
  
• Computer Skills: Excel Word Outlook.
  
• General knowledge of domestic and international shipping (UPS World Ship and Fed Ex Ship Manager systems preferred).
  
• Knowledge of ERP systems preferred.
  
• Forklift Certification required either upon hire or ability to obtain certification within the first three months of employment.
  
• Attendance is a critical function of this position.
  

Benefits