Materials Control-Shipping/Receiving

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Shipping

• Prepare orders for shipment according to pick tickets and customer requirements.

• Pick and prepare LTL shipments and coordinate carrier pickups.

• Pick trailer shipments based on load sheets.

• Check inventory to verify the availability of required stock.

• Notify the Manager of any shortages.

• Prepare shipping documentation.

• Stage shipments, print shipping labels, apply labels to crates, and scan item and serial numbers into TCM production software.

• Print Bills of Lading and Packing Slips.

• Ensure packing lists and shipping documents match the product being loaded.

• Load products onto trucks using a forklift.

Receiving

• Receive and unload incoming materials and compare packing slips to purchase orders to verify shipment accuracy.
• Review packing slips and verify received materials against actual merchandise.
• Sort, count, package, label, and unpack received inventory.
• Inspect shipments for damage, loss, or defects and notify the Supervisor of any findings.
• Enter received inventory into TCM warehouse software.
• Verify TCM data entry accuracy by running end-of-day receipts reports and comparing them to packing slips.
• Stock warehouse shelves and maintain inventory organization.

Material Control and Housekeeping

• Maintain consistent adherence to 5S principles.

• Manage warehouse space and maximize storage efficiency.

• Supply materials to assembly lines and move finished goods to the finished goods warehouse.

• Operate the company yard tractor to move 53-foot trailers in and out of loading docks (CDL required).

• Move trailers between the rear yard and loading docks approximately two to three times per week (10% of job duties).

• Provide materials to the shop floor to support daily production requirements.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of warehouse experience in receiving, production, or shipping operations.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers and external customers, including truck drivers.

• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow standard operating procedures.

• Strong math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using various units of measure.

• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and demonstrate excellent time-management skills.

• Basic computer proficiency.

• Forklift certification required (provided onsite; valid driver's license required).

• Ability to operate a semi-truck and trailer; a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred.

• Ability to obtain a CDL Class A license and Federal DOT Medical Card after employment is required.

• Ability to operate material-handling equipment, including dollies, pallet jacks, and forklifts, for loading and unloading materials and equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Work Environment

• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and equipment.
• Frequent walking, standing, crouching, and kneeling.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds or more of materials and products.
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, hearing protection, and work boots. Loose-fitting clothing and jewelry are prohibited.
• Work environment may be extremely dirty and dusty.

Key Position Competencies

• Communicate directly and honestly while demonstrating respect for others.
• Respond to information and situations in a controlled and professional manner, maintaining composure at all times.
• Listen attentively, demonstrate interest, and respond appropriately with information or questions.
• Follow established practices and procedures while constructively and diplomatically challenging ideas when appropriate.
• Thrive in an open-door work environment and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain a professional appearance and promote a positive company image to the public and fellow employees.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and personal growth.