SHIPPING/RECEIVING ASSOCIATE

Summary

Performs a variety of shipping and receiving tasks. Verifies materials received are as ordered and routes incoming items to appropriate departments/locations. Prepares items for shipment ensuring cost effective courier services. Have forklift driving certificate and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; selects appropriate shipping container; packs items to ensure safe delivery.
• Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
• Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.
• Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory which is shipped or received.
• Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
• Delivers items to requisitioning departments and obtains authorized signatures for accepted items.
• Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments, initiates proof of delivery documents.
• May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.
• May operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may operate shrink wrap machine; may operate company vehicle to deliver shipments; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area; may lock warehouse and set alarms.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification

• High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and standards.

• Ability to read and write.

• Records maintenance skills.

• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

• Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.

• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.

• Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.

• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.

• Ability to perform simple arithmetic.

• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.

• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.

• Knowledge of postal or commercial shipping methods and procedures

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Moderate to heavy physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 30-40 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

• Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals.

• Work involves moderate to low exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises