Shipping/Receiving Specialist

Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Specialist Location: Frazeysburg, OH Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm (Occasional OT on Fridays 6am-2:30pm) (2) 15 min paid breaks and (1) 30 min unpaid lunch Pay Rate: Starting up to $19.25/hr Job Summary: The chosen candidate must knowledge of shipping, receiving, material handling, inventory, and production practices in a manufacturing environment. The Candidate must be comfortable with technology and possess at least a basic level of computer skills including spreadsheet development and usage. Previous work experience in a fast paced industrial environment is required. The person selected will be working directly with production, purchasing, scheduling, and shipping/receiving personnel. Primary Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 1. Material Handling a. Large forklift and overhead crane usage including loading/unloading trucks; moving materials to/from pallet racking; delivery of materials to/from production and shipping areas on plant floor b. Movement of materials systematically in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to maintain accurate inventory information 2. Inventory Control a. Conducting cycle counts and physical inventories, following FIFO material handling procedures, and maintaining inventory locations including floor inventory (organization and cleaning) b. Printing labels and maintaining accurate inventory labeling 3. Logistics a. Ensuring proper packaging on all outbound shipments b. Planning how to load trailer in order to best utilize space on/in trailer and allow for safe loading, transit, and unloading c. Loading and unloading trailers efficiently and safely to ensure no damage to product or equipment 4. General a. Interfacing with production employees, plant management, sales team, customers and suppliers b. Facilitating communication between departments and Ridge facilities regarding shipping & receiving c. Resolving situations quickly by communicating status of problem and working with the appropriate team members, customers, and sales associates until all related issues are resolved d. Maintaining organization and cleanliness of shipping and receiving areas including outdoor loading and storage areas e. Ability to learn and follow work instructions f. Meet / Exceed production standards and goals g. Ability to work both independently and with a team h. Produce shipping pallets/crates utilizing small power tools following general construction techniques. i. Follows Company safety and department policies and procedures. j. Maintains neat and clean work environment following 5S methodology k. Makes recommendations to continually improve processes. l. Performs other duties as assigned. Primary Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. High school or college graduate Two years job related experience required Work experience in a fast paced industrial environment Ample knowledge of standard manufacturing inventory control, shipping and receiving procedures Familiarity with cycle counts, physical inventories, and receiving inspections Ability to perform visual validation of received merchandise to quality, description and package details from original purchase order Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at one time and to independently troubleshoot problems Excellent time management and communication skills Willingness to work overtime when needed Ability to work both independently and with a team Warehouse management systems experience preferred with ability to perform RF functions. Forklift operation certification required. Must be acquired on the job within 90 days Knowledge of company safety, OSHA and department policies and pr…

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