Shipping​/Receiving Department Helper - Plant - Day Shift

Shipping And Receiving Associate

Day shift Monday - Friday 6am - 4:30pm + additional OT on Saturdays Shipping and receiving associate manages the flow of materials, finished goods, and supplies in a factory. Core duties include unloading deliveries, verifying shipment accuracy, preparing orders for dispatch, and tracking inventory via Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems while operating warehouse machinery like forklifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving:
  Unload incoming freight, match packing slips against purchase orders, inspect for damage, and log all items into the company's inventory management system.
• Material Handling:
  Safely operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) to transport raw materials to the production floor and stage finished goods.
• Shipping:
  Prepare finished goods for dispatch by packaging, palletizing, shrink-wrapping, and labeling items correctly. Generate shipping documents such as Bills of Lading.
• Inventory Control:
  Maintain organized storage areas, conduct cycle counts, and report stock discrepancies or shortages to the production or procurement teams.
• Compliance & Safety:
  Adhere strictly to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines, wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and ensure work areas remain clean and hazard-free.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience:
  
  1–3 years of warehouse, logistics, or supply chain experience, ideally within a manufacturing setting.
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Equipment:
  Forklift certification or the ability to acquire one upon hiring.
• Tech
  
  Skills:
  
  Familiarity with basic computer systems, Microsoft Office, and warehouse ERP/WMS software.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy materials.