Join Our Team as Shipper/Receiver at Franklin Water Treatment, a Division of Franklin Electric!
At Franklin Water Treatment, we lead the way in innovative water treatment solutions, and we're looking for a detail-oriented and skilled Shipping and Receiving person to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for pulling and packaging material for timely shipment; ensuring that all labels are accurately based on customer’s requirements; and, maintaining shipment-related records. If you take pride in working with high-quality standards and are eager to contribute to a company dedicated to excellence, we invite you to apply and advance your career with us!
What you will be doing:
- Receive shipments, confirms shipments are accurate and maintain receiving logs.
- Preparing and reviewing for accuracy all bills of lading on shipments.
- Routing orders to meet the company’s and customer’s requirements.
- Tracking and expediting outbound shipments with carriers; scheduling truck line and other carrier pickups.
- Perform deliveries, as needed (applicable to specific locations and limited to < 25% of the time)
- Maintain records such as (but not limited to) invoices and vendor receipts to verify shippers’ rates and resolve issues.
- Processing normal and special shipments.
- Participate in physical inventories and cycle count.
- Performing other related duties as required and assigned.
Who we want:
We’re seeking a dedicated, highly motivated and detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving person with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. You should be dependable, precise, and capable of following detailed instructions to work efficiently. If you take pride in your work and are ready to contribute to our team’s success, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
What you need:
- High school diploma or GED (preferred)
- 0–1-year experience in a shipping department (preferred)
- Forklift Operations (preferred)
- Basic understanding of computer software such as the Microsoft Office suite (preferred)
Physical demands for the job:
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While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
- Continually required to stand or walk and to reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations
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Generous paid time off & holidays
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) Plan with company match & service contributions
- Short & long-term disability
- Fertility & adoption support
- Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for training and career growth
- Health & wellness programs
- Employee discount program
Franklin Electric is a global leader in water and energy systems, committed to continuous improvement and innovation to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our founders in 1944 named the company after America’s pioneer electrical engineer, Benjamin Franklin, which lives on today in our culture to drive us to push boundaries and create meaningful change. We offer a comprehensive range of pumps, motors, drives, and controls for residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications.
More than just a workplace, Franklin Electric is a vibrant and inclusive community of forward-thinkers, united by our mission to drive positive impact worldwide. Our culture fosters career growth and personal development, with a focus on promoting from within and nurturing talent. Our recent awards in “America's Most Responsible Companies”, “Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek, “America’s Climate Leaders” and “Indiana’s Best Places to Work” attest, we're dedicated to upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility.
At Franklin Electric, we believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and respectfully, and that our diversity of thought, culture and experience makes us a stronger company. Our commitment to social responsibility is evident in programs like the Franklin Women's Network and our philanthropic efforts through the Franklin Wells for the World Foundation. Through these endeavors, we've provided clean water to over 284,000 people in 12 countries, addressing the global water crisis head-on,
Locally in our communities, the Franklin Electric Charitable and Educational Foundation (FECEF) supports causes close to our hearts, such as United Way, Boys & Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products and services, shaping a brighter future for both our employees and the communities we serve. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a difference with Franklin Electric.
