Shipping and Receiving Clerk (Magna) Highland Park, MI

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

• Powered Industrial Truck Permit (requires a passing score on the Powered Industrial Truck training tests administered by Magna Seating Detroit)

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of two (2) years of shipping and receiving experience in a manufacturing facility is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented, communicates well with others, and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various manufacturing/business information software.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Work performed in an office and/or manufacturing plant environment. Exposed to varying temperatures within the plant and on the shipping dock due to external weather conditions. Normal mobility to move around an office and/or manufacturing environment is required. Must be able to perform work on a computer. Continuously walks and stands. Frequently performs fine finger movements, grips/grasps, push/pulls, bends/stoops, lifts, and carries material/parts up to thirty (30) lbs. Occasionally, may operate a forklift truck or tugger.  Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime as needed.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for shipping and receiving inspection and accuracy of all loads, ensuring 100% checks for correct revision levels when receiving truck loads
• Monitoring inventory levels of raw components and Dock management, inventory discrepancy investigations, and adhering to the first in, first out (FIFO) protocol.
• Ship and receive all incoming shipments by confirming materials quantities, part numbers, and revision levels, maintains receiving log for each shift and completes RDR reports, and completes GR in SAP.
• Coordinate all yard activities, including direction to yard switching Team, yard trailer checks and trailer jack checks.
• Escalate all late or missing deliveries.
• Interface with Delivery Drivers to receive paperwork and provide direction for unloading or trailer parking
• Report non-conformances during daily shifts and assist in problem solving to determine root cause, permanent corrective action, and containment activities.  
• Isolate non-conforming material, identify product quality issues, and report to supervisor or management any business-related issues within the plant.
• Assisting in expedites, delivery issues, part labeling, and identification. 
• Adheres to minimum and maximum product levels.
• Maintain return dunnage to correct suppliers and track in SAP.
• Perform special projects in support of the organization's business objectives. 

• Supports and enforces the principles of the Employee Charter, Company goals and objectives, and decisions and policies by taking ownership and communicating these in a positive and supportive manner.
• Other duties as assigned, as required.