Shipping and Receiving Associate

Pay Rate: $20 per hour - $22 per hour
Shift Timings: 6:30am-3:15pm

Summary:

• Perform a wide range of skills including unloading/loading trucks, receiving and putting away material.
• Operate a forklift to safely retrieve parts and materials out of racks and supply them to the assembly lines.
• Prepare product for shipment and oversee all daily shipping and/or receiving operations.
• Expected to flex into the production area as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Load and unload trucks and receive incoming material using site processes and systems.
• Ensure material is received and distributed to assigned locations. Serve as main contact for assembly team regarding part locations.
• Prepare product for shipment and process needed shipping paperwork.
• Perform inventory cycle counts.
• Apply labels, stickers, stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping.
• Use hand tools such as bander to secure material for shipments, impact nail guns to build crates, hammer, tape measure, and other tools required to build pallets and boxes.
• Operate a variety of material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, cranes, and hand tools to load and unload trucks and place material in the proper location.
• Perform quality inspections, including visual inspections of material during shipping and receiving processes, and identifying non-conformance.
• Observe good housekeeping and safety procedures and keep equipment, tools, and work area clean and orderly by performing 5-S duties and continued dedication to raising the bar.
• Exhibit teamwork in all you do, maintaining a positive and team-based attitude.
• Support peers in time of high demand by working hours assigned and overtime as required; also comply with scheduled start/stop times and break periods for the facility.
• Follow established oral and written procedures/work instructions for assigned function and handle materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Use appropriate lift assist or partner lift when moving material/products. May lift and carry up to 35lbs and push or pull up to 100lbs.
• Cross train and flex or stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary. Flex into production roles as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum one year of previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or related work environment.
• Previous experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial trucks.
• Must be able to work in the company States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Skills:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills; ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Understanding of basic inventory and logistics concepts.
• Experience using various tools including manual/electric tools, fork truck, jib crane, template/fixtures, hand carts, tape measure, storage/packaging materials, and prescribed safety equipment.
• Ability to use computers including the Microsoft office package.

Position Criteria:

• Must be able to interact and contribute in a small team environment and ability to flex according to production demands.
• Lift 35lbs on a regular basis.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in all written and verbal formats (speech, writing, reading). Ability to follow manufacturing drawings and instructions.
• Keep yourself and teammates aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.
• Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Attend and actively participate in site meetings and trainings.