Shipper/Receiver

Company: inSync Staffing
Location: Worcester
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Shipper/Receiver
Pay Rate: $20.00 - $25.00/hr
Hours: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Mon - Fri
Location: Worcester MA 01606
Duration: 6 months

SUMMARY
Shipper/Receiver performs all functions associated with material movement through the shipping/receiving/packaging department to receive material/product, distribute or store; package or repackage product, and ship product. Performs associated paperwork and record keeping. Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment, repackaging, distribution, or storage. Responsible for the loading, storage, and inventory control of raw materials, purchased materials, finished goods, and a variety of manufacturing supplies or materials. Performs a wide variety of standard and specialized shipping including special documentation and custom packing, handling, and shipping procedures to comply with a wide variety of regulatory requirements. Works in conjunction with production control/Supply Chain to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required of the Shipper/Receiver.

Materials & Products
" Prepares incoming and outgoing materials and finished goods for both domestic and international distribution. May pack or repackage materials such as wheels, abrasives, grains or powders.
" Uses a variety of packaging equipment including automatic shrink, palletizing and wrapping systems, labeling systems and required materials and equipment to properly support and brace equipment in containers for domestic and international transportation.
" Production ordering systems, computer based software applications such as MS Office, SAP, Shop view
Database, Bar Code systems, printers, copiers, general office equipment.

Equipment
" Physical material handling, using various data systems activity transactions, receipt and export shipping documentation creation and inventory control. Utilizes SEDs (Supplier Export Declarations), truck bills (Bills of Lading), and NAFTA (North Atlantic Free Trade Association) certifications as required.
" Operates large material moving equipment and vehicles inside the warehouse and forklifts and related vehicles in outside holding areas.
" Utilizes computerized system for timely shipping, inventory control and A/P, A/R management and to retrieve accurate inventory and production reports.
" May be responsible for operating various equipment such as forklift trucks, bagging, shrink wrapping, manned storage, retrieval vehicles, hand tools, and high-rise platform lifts, which may operate in narrow and constricted aisles.

Procedures
" Checks incoming goods for accuracy against packing slips and prepares for delivery. Records incoming material into the electronic receiving system, maintains and updates receiving files, and follows up with appropriate department regarding receipt issues.
" Packages outbound freight for transfer to carriers, couriers and brokers, and arranges for the transportation of products. Destinations include both domestic and international locations. Using the electronic shipping system, updates files and inventory and follows up with appropriate departments regarding shipping issues.
" Confer with Customer Service regarding sales orders and production orders. Transfer and issue material to maintain traceability and proper inventory management. Follow up to ensure commitments are met.
" May pack and re-pack materials and or custom pack as required.
" Monitor inventory locations and issue inventory as needed to support proper inventory management.
" Participate in annual Physical Inventory audit for Raw Material, Work in Process and Finished Goods. Audit WIP inventory for compliance to reporting.
" Work as liaison with customer service to find best possible solution to improve order ship dates and other requests by customer service
" Generate replace production orders using SAP.
" Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TIME
" High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent experience.
" Fork truck operating license also required.
" This position requires up to 3 months' work experience to become proficient in all phases of the job to work independently.
" Knowledge of SAP and Shop view.

ACCOUNTABILITY
Complexity
" Accurately identifies the typical incoming or outgoing materials, products, grains, powders, chemicals, and supplies to verify against the documents that accompany the materials and contents of all incoming shipments. Takes count, checks for damages, makes entries into systems for record keeping purposes.
" Verifies against the packing slip that the correct products are being shipped to the right customers in containers with proper cushioning or protection.
" Requires knowledge of the overall warehousing plan to efficiently place or to retrieve materials to maintain inventory integrity, documentation requirements, and accepted warehousing methods, procedures, and techniques.

Latitude of Judgment
" Utilizes specialized hazardous handling, storing, and safety procedures utilization, safety considerations, and damage protection.
" Handles incoming materials and unloading of trucks while receiving general instructions from a supervisor. Work is spot-checked upon completion for accuracy, adherence to requirements.
" Responsible to notify their supervisor or ATL whenever problems or discrepancies arise in the quantity for shipment or the amount received or paper work issues.
" Assignments are usually completed without guidance on methods, procedures, or techniques, and work is reviewed for compliance with general guidelines and results achieved.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Shipper / Receiver encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts
" The Shipper / Receiver must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.
" While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
" The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell.

Mental & Visual Demands
" Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
" While performing the duties of this job within the manufacturing environment, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
" The employee is occasionally exposed to heat, fumes, or airborne dust.
" The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Various PPE devices & equipment such as gloves, safety shoes, dust masks, hearing protection, and glasses may be required.

OTHER JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
" Strong decision making and analytical abilities.
" Strong detail orientation
" Willingness to work in a team environment
" The position is a for first shift, but flexibility is required

Benefits: (employee contribution)
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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