Shipping Receiving Associate

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Location: Leominster, MA
Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday
Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $19.00 (based on experience)

POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate who will be responsible for the production and/or packaging of manufactured products and serves as a support role for several areas of manufacturing, including but not limited to; powder coating, quality, etc. Assists in the receiving of materials and products to maintain integrity of inventory control. Ensure packing, shipping and delivery of products to the proper entity in a timely manner. Pull, load and restock products as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Packing and Shipping
  • Examine contents and compare with records to verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments
  • Perform final visual inspection, verification and count prior to freight departing
  • Document any shortages and correspond with appropriate personnel regarding such issues
  • Perform final visual inspection, verification and count prior to freight departure
  • Prepare new inventory worksheets, when applicable
  • Orchestrate daily shipping timetable to ensure all shipments are prepared in time for carriers while keeping supervisor abreast of any possible bottleneck or potential failure for the day
  • Prepare items to be shipped including picking, packing, staging, and labeling
  • Use hand truck and other plant equipment as needed to move or convey shipments to staging, storing or work areas

Inventory and Warehouse Organization
  • Maintain supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipate needed supplies
  • Perform cycle counts, restock shelving with products and maintain organization of inventory
  • Assist in maintaining the order, cleanliness and efficiency of the warehouse

Receiving
  • Assist in receiving items by unloading vehicles, accept deliveries and unpack containers
  • Verify items received by inspecting condition of items; compare count/measure of items to purchase order and packing list; note discrepancies

Damages
  • Receive, inspect and inventory returns and damages while communicating noticeable problematic patterns
  • Repair or re-box products as needed

Qualifications
  • Minimum of 1 year related work experience
  • Knowledge of warehouse procedures; familiarity with freight industry
  • Knowledge of equipment safety standards
  • Possess organizational, problem solving and time management skills
  • Capability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision

Physical Demands
  • Ability to stand, bend, lift in excess of 50 lbs. repeatedly each day
  • Ability to bend, stoop, squat, push, and pull parts and part containers
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time each day

Other duties
Please note – this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Preform any tasks necessary for the efficient operation of the company
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