Shipping & Receiving Associate

Job Title

Shipping & Receiving Associate

WHSSRA

Various Departments

Multiple Locations

Production Supervisor, Plant Manager, Distribution Center Manager, Shipping/Receiving Supervisor, Shipping Manager

Non – Exempt

Laborer and Helpers

No

The primary responsibility of the Shipping & Receiving Associate entails managing the receipt and dispatch of incoming materials, supplies, and products. This includes verifying items against shipping records, inspecting their condition upon arrival, and meticulously packing them for shipment in alignment with specified requirements and chosen transportation methods. Moreover, the position involves documenting received and shipped items following established protocols and ensuring the accuracy of goods against shipment records.

• Verifies the presence of necessary documentation, such as certified weight tickets.
• Cross‑references the dates and truck/trailer numbers and confirms that the certified CAT scale documentation accurately reflects the purchased weight.
• Ensures that goods are shipped to the appropriate locations, such as manufacturing facilities for recycled materials or to customer locations or distribution centers for finished goods as required.
• Oversees the documentation of damaged or faulty items, discrepancies in quantities and weights, and records essential details such as time, date, quantity, source, and destination of materials received or shipped.
• Loads products onto trucks.
• Assists with finished‑good cycle counts.
• Wraps finished goods when required.
• Adheres to first‑in‑first‑out (FIFO) plan when retrieving and loading products.
• Identifies or relocates cones as necessary to ensure compliance with the FIFO principle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in distribution, shipping and receiving in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced and high‑volume work environment.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage priorities efficiently.
• Proactive self‑starter with a strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.

Key Competencies

Consistent interaction with other hourly production team members and management. Will interact with transportation associates and external drivers/carriers.

Work Environment:
This position works in a manufacturing work setting. Frequently exposed to seasonal temperatures of excessive cold or heat. Work environment is often loud, dusty and/or dirty due to the concrete materials required for production.

Frequency:
Hear – Frequent;
See – Frequent;
Repetitive Motions – Frequent;
Talk – Frequent;
Stand – Frequent;
Bend – Frequent;
Stoop – Frequent;
Reach – Frequent;
Walk – Occasional;
Type – Occasional;
Sit – Occasional;
Drive – Occasional.

Heavy – 25 – 50 lbs (25 – 50%)

No

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel. Job duties outlined in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been formulated in accordance with the guidelines established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) stipulate that employees must be capable of performing the “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”. Diversi Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.