Shipper/Receiver

Job Summary

The Shipper/Receiver is responsible for shipping and receiving finished products, unfinished parts, supplies, and raw materials.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Perform assigned duties to ship finished products and also receive raw materials, unfinished parts and supplies (including weighing, assembling/palletizing goods on pallets, coordinating shipping schedules, loading and unloading trucks, and following all company safety rules).
• Responsible for the storage and movement of materials within the facility and to select and prepare products for shipment to customers.
• Prepare bills of lading for shipments as needed.
• Use network and PC based computer programs.
• Follow all safety regulations and company policies in handling materials, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including welding helmets, gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines and resolve issues or challenges as they arise. 
• Keep work areas clean and organized. 
• Participate in training sessions and safety meetings. 

Non-Essential Duties

• Assist with building tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
• Must be computer literate.
• Requires the use of judgement in setting up shipments and contacting freight carriers. 
• Ability to operate stand up forklift and other material handling equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with shipping software, inventory management systems, and barcode scanning equipment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including the ability to navigate inventory and production systems.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Basic math skills for counting, measuring, and inventory accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

•  Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds – Occasionally (15-45%)
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods (up to 10 hours) – Continuously (over 75%)
• Manual dexterity for manipulating tools, parts, and equipment – Occasionally (15-45%)
• Ability to use hands and fingers for tasks such as labeling, scanning, sorting, and assembling - Frequently (50-75%)
• Good vision and hand eye coordination – Frequently (50-75%)
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach as needed to lift, sort, and inspect materials at various heights, including floor level and overhead - Frequently (50-75%)

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

 Work Environment

• The role will be performed in a warehouse or manufacturing facility that may be noisy, with exposure to machinery and equipment.
• Potential exposure to chemicals, dust, or debris depending on the products being handled.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, safety shoes) are required.
• The environment is temperature controlled with potential exposure to heat or cold on occasion.
• Regular interaction with team members and supervisors in a collaborative atmosphere.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.