SUMMARY
Perform various manual and clerical duties in the shipment of finished goods, components and equipment and the receiving and stocking of materials from several sources. Record incoming materials, check and follow up on discrepancies and move to proper locations. Check shipments against shipping documents and instructions. Move shipments to stage at the loading dock and load onto trucks. Prepare and maintain specific shipping, receiving and stock records.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive materials from various sources including vendors, the main plant, and warehouses. Check count of incoming materials against appropriate records. Make entries on receiving records as required. Forward necessary paperwork to departments or individuals concerned. Move materials to inspection or proper location. Prepare summaries of materials received. Maintain various records pertaining to receiving activities. Participate in periodical cycle counting and/or inventory audits.
- Move finished products and components to stored and or stocking locations. Prepare finished goods for shipment to designated locations. Assist in maintaining records on all items placed into stock. Move finished goods to the shipping area, check count against shipping documents and instructions and load onto trucks. Move component parts and materials to various production work centers.
- Communicate with supervision any discrepancies on incoming materials or shipments and make corrections as instructed. Answer inquiries regarding receipt of materials, shipments made or pending, and check various details for Material Control and others.
- Load and unload materials. Move materials to and from work centers, shipping, receiving and stocking locations.
- Occasionally transport materials to and from vendors, truck, bus and air terminals using Company vehicles.
- As needed, assume duties of yard shipper/receiver. Must have the ability to operate in a safe manner the material handling equipment such as a forklift, crane, yard tractor, etc.
- Ability to obtain a CDL license if required.
- Other duties as assigned.
IMPORTANT:
o Any employee who does not understand any portion of the job description for this position needs to bring that fact to their manager’s attention so they can provide further work performance or safety instructions, as needed.
o 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Skill sets must include strong computer literacy, analytical problem solving, and multi-task-oriented skills.
- Solid work ethic and willingness to learn and excel by actions and analytical attributes.
- Strong ability to continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day and over extended time periods.
- Able to function in a high pressure, fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
- Strong sense of urgency and self-motivation in pursuit of optimal results.
- Use analytical skills to collect and analyze both internal and external data to a productive conclusion.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Must have a high school diploma or recognized GED equivalent. Ability to communicate with peers, vendors, customers, purchasing and production control. Proficient with and have a good understanding of data entry and inventory control systems and procedures with the ability to interpret bill of materials, part numbers and part descriptions to aid problem solving and inventory control. Must have the ability to operate the material handling equipment in a safe manner, such as; forklift, crane, yard tractor, etc. Excellent driving record.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The employee in this position must possess the ability to communicate effectively one-on-one or in group situations with customers, suppliers, contractors, executive staff members and co-workers; utilizing methods to include, but not limited to verbal/written presentations or conversations plus telephone and email communications.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and perform trigonometric and geometric calculations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Must be able to work in a team environment and participate, contribute and support all team activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for the entire shift. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Proper lifting techniques required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving machining equipment, moving mechanical parts, dirt, oil, grease, metal shavings, and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. In general, the noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud with exposures ranging from 80db to more than 100db, at certain times.
Specified safety equipment should be always used while operating equipment and, as mandated, while performing tasks within this position. Mandatory safety protection (PPE) and caution will be required while in the plant.
