This position is responsible for a combination of material handling, shipping, and clerical duties that support production, quality, and customer delivery needs. The role ensures the timely and accurate movement of materials, maintenance of inventory, and execution of shipping processes in alignment with company standards.
Understand and apply all appropriate safety procedures, practices, and 5S/Lean principles (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including equipment, aisles, staging, and storage areas
Load and unload inbound and outbound trucks using safe work practices
Pull, move, lift, stack, and organize materials, including pallets, baskets, bundles, and products
Transport and stage materials in designated inventory and shipping areas
Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, and other power-driven lifting equipment
Maintain and properly care for equipment, materials, and parts
Accurately receive materials into Oracle/ERP systems
Use scanners and systems to track and move materials while maintaining accurate inventory levels
Scan, sort, count, and organize inventory materials
Maintain and update inventory records and balances
Assist with annual physical inventory counts
Cross-train in receiving functions
Read and interpret work orders, pick tickets, and shipping documentation
Pull correct inventory and prepare items for shipment
Pick, pack, and inspect products to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with customer specifications
Verify all orders are accurately filled
Ensure proper packing techniques and that all shipments are correctly packed, labeled, and identified
Prepare shipment documentation including packing slips, bills of lading (BOL), certifications, and export/customs paperwork
Print shipment labels and required documentation
Stage materials and prepare shipments according to daily shipping schedules
Execute shipping schedules in a timely manner
Coordinate with delivery drivers for pickups and check drivers in and out
Ensure shipments are properly loaded onto delivery vehicles
Track and update shipment status, including interplant, customer, OSP (Outside Processing), and supplier drop shipments
Communicate with planning, production, customer service, buyers, and Accounts Receivable regarding shipment status, delays, discrepancies, and invoicing issues
Troubleshoot and resolve shipping, receiving, and inventory issues
Maintain accurate and organized records of all shipping, receiving, and inventory activity
Enter daily activity into ERP systems, logs, and reporting tools
Prepare outbound reports and compile required operational reports
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure quality and process compliance
Perform other duties as assigned