Shipping & Receiving Lead

Here at Westfall Technik we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally While many companies outsource their work we believe in keeping our jobs in the US We currently support over 1500 employees across 15 facilities in the US and we are still growing At our Elizabethtown KY site we invest in our people Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees skills and talents that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business Here youll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future We are currently seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk Lead with the below qualifications Summary of Role The Shipping Receiving Clerk is responsible for coordinating & managing all shippingreceivingtransfer activities including carrier bookingscheduling coordinating cycle counts to meet the company objectives initiating & reviewing inventory cycle count results collaborating with production to meet production needs and ensuring finished products be properly staged in the warehouse area loaded and shipped correctly and that all necessary paperwork for the shipment has been completed The Shipping Receiving Clerk is also responsible for receiving productspackages into the facility by entering it into the IQMS system

Duties & Responsibilities Communicate daily activities to the shipping and receiving team Direct and handle all trucks coming into plantwarehouses

Arrange domestic and international freight and prepare all necessary paperwork;
Communications with Customs Brokers vendors customers & drivers

Ensure finished quality products are shipped to customers on demandavoiding delays and missed shipments

Responsible for taking samples of raw materials where applicable prior to unloading bulk material into the facility ie Silos Perform inspection of items as specified

Schedule initiate and ensure warehouse team completes cycle counts per company objectives

Analyze findings

Record keeping of safety and cleaning forms for warehouses

Provides reports and statistical data of all activities

Assist the warehouses with maintaining 5STrain and become proficient with the IQMS system

Troubleshoot situations as they arise

Backfill for warehouse positions as needed

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications A high school diploma or equivalent is required2 plus years experience in shipping and receiving in a manufacturing environment

Strong attention to detail and time management skills

Ability to problem solve

Data entry record keeping typing and 10 key experience

Experience with Word Excel logistics portals ERPMRP software IQMS a plus

Experience with import and export shipments ie customs documentation

Strong understanding of COO and COAsKnowledge of Understands Incoterms IOR USMCA etcMust possess good interpersonal and communication skills via email phone andor in person

Ensure that machine safety devices are not altered or defected

Forklift operation experience

Maintains a clean and safe work area clear of obstacles andor scrap product tools etc Ensures that all safety procedures are followed

Must always use correct Personal Protective Equipment PPE for the jobMust be able to work overtime and weekends

What Youll Love About Us Salary 2500hr Based on education and experience
11 Paid Holidays Sick Pay Vacation Pay
401K Plus Employer Match Medical Dental Vision Company Sponsored Life and AD&D Short and Long Term Disability Paid Parental Leave and More We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color region gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other basis protected by law