Shipping and Receiving Associate

SUMMARY: Verifies and keeps records on all outgoing shipments ensuring accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES:

1.

Prepares shipment by assembling, packing, protecting, and labeling containers from prepared sales order by Salesperson, Will Call Desk personnel.

2.

Determines method of shipment by examining items to be shipped, taking special note to any hazardous products shipped, destination, route, rate, noting any backorders, and time of shipment from prepared sales order by Salesperson, Will Call personnel.

3.

Fill and process any priority messenger shipments as required.

4.

Fill and process any will call orders giving priority to waiting customers as requested.

5.

Double checks any UPS, Speedee, Will Call, Messenger orders that are filled by relief backup.

6.

Maintain general upkeep of UPS shipping area in orderly fashion.

7.

Help maintain safety of building, work area, and other employees by performing all duties within safety established guidelines.

8.Helps out with general upkeep of the warehouse area such as sweeping of floors, breaking down pallets, organizing of inventory shelves.

9.

Notify order entry person about any backorders on a will call shipment so substitute products may be used if necessary.

10.

Make sure that the walkways and loading docks are clear of ice and snow, by shoveling, applying salt or sand, for the safety of customers, employees, and company assets.

11.

Other duties as assigned by Warehouse Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.

Above average human relations skills, including the ability to communicate effectively.

2.

Accurate and detail oriented, with good mathematical aptitude.

3.

Self motivated, demonstrating the ability to work consistently and under minimal supervision.

4.

Must be able to locate missing product in warehouse.

Also must be able to backtrack what other employees have done in placing or receiving items.

EQUIPMENT USED IN WAREHOUSE:


* Personal Computer/Printer All saws in cutting/fab area


* UPS Shipping Machine Misc.

power/handtools


* Ratchet Straps Metal & Plastic Bander


* Broom & Shovel Ladders


* Pallet Jack Company owned forklift



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*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WAREHOUSE ACTIVITIES:


* The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasi...