Shipping and Receiving Associate 1st Shift

Description

Looking for a place where your work matters and your effort is valued? At Traf Fix Devices, we believe in building strong teams made up of dependable, accountable people who take pride in doing the job right. We are a company focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and service to our customers. If you are ready for a new opportunity where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that expects commitment and professionalism, we encourage you to apply.

The Shipping and Receiving Associate is responsible for incoming and outgoing shipments. This position ensures accurate and timely receipt and shipment of products. It is also responsible for updating inventory records in accordance with company policies and procedures. Prepares corresponding documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments and updates records in the system accordingly.

• Ensures receipt and unloading of incoming shipments of materials, supplies, parts, and products.
• Inspect and verify the accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders, invoices, and other documentation.
• Counts and track received items, update inventory records, investigates and resolve discrepancies.
• Putaway incoming materials, maintain inventory accuracy and perform cycle counts.
• Prepares bills of lading and corroborate orders to ascertain quantities, destination and routing.
• Ensures shipping items meet packing standards and requirements and documents finished process using photographs.
• Collaborates with other warehouse staff and departments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and products, including loading of trucks.
• Uses hand scanners and computer software and systems to record and track shipments and inventory data.
• Operates material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to move and stack items in the warehouse.

• Collaborates with other members of the production team to ensure that deadlines are met, and products are delivered on time.
• Consistently abides by established safety rules, procedures, and regulations including wearing required safety equipment such as safety shoes and glasses.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Identifies and reports quality or safety issues to supervisor or manager.
• Works effectively with co-workers and supervisors, sharing knowledge, resources, and experience to achieve production goals in a timely fashion, while promoting respect, communication, and teamwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Attention to detail:
  The ability to accurately inspect and verify incoming shipments and record inventory data is essential.
• Time management skills:
  The ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks is important to ensure timely and accurate receipt and processing of incoming shipments.
• Communication skills:
  Good verbal and written communication skills are important to work effectively with other warehouse personnel, as well as vendors and other departments.
• Organizational skills:
  The ability to keep track of inventory levels, discrepancies, and system updates in an organized and systematic manner is important.
• Computer skills:
  Familiarity with computer systems and software, such as Microsoft Office and inventory management software, is necessary.
• Basic math skills:
  Basic arithmetic skills are necessary for accurately counting inventory and ensuring that quantities are recorded correctly.
• Attention to safety:
  The ability to follow safety procedures and guidelines when using equipment is important to maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow directions:
  The ability to follow established procedures while performing tasks, using tools, and handling materials. Carefully consider and follow instructions to complete tasks and deliver required results.
• Dependability:
  Reliability and consistency of attendance, punctuality, and completion of assigned tasks according to established standards and expectations with little supervision.

• A high school diploma/GED, or equivalent work experience.
• At least one year of previous experience in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with inventory management using computer systems equivalent to Sys Pro is preferred.
• Previous experience operating forklifts or other powedered industrial trucks is preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

The company is committed to providing a safe work environment and will provide necessary equipment and training to perform the physical demands of the job.

• Physical dexterity:
  The employee must be able to bend, twist, and reach while handling tools and equipment. The employee is also required to stand, walk, use hands to handle…