Shipping & Receiving Technician

Shipping & Receiving Technician

Location:

Kansas City, MoJob Type: Full-Time Pay: $25-$30per hour based on experience

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Shipping & Receiving Technician to join a busy manufacturing environment in Kansas City, Mo. This position will be responsible for receiving materials, picking and pulling orders, preparing shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, and safely moving materials throughout the facility.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities Receive and verify incoming deliveries, both physically and through computer systems

Process outgoing shipments accurately, efficiently, and on schedule

Pick, pull, stage, and move materials and finished products

Support production employees by fulfilling material and order requests

Load and unload materials and shipments using forklifts and other material-handling equipment

Prepare finished products for shipment by verifying inventory, locations, and shipping requirements

Build shipping crates as needed for large or finished equipment

Move products between production, warehouse, and shipping areas

Maintain accurate inventory records and update material locations

Perform cycle counts and physical inventory as required

Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies

Assist with processing returns to suppliers

Complete shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse documentation

Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment

Follow all company safety procedures and material-handling guidelines

Identify opportunities to improve warehouse and material-flow processes

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or GEDAt least 2 years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or material-handling experience

Previous forklift experience preferred

Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred

Familiarity with warehouse management or inventory management systems

Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Understanding of inventory control and material flow Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent attention to detail

Basic math skills

Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team Ability to identify problems and assist with finding solutions

Strong commitment to workplace safety

Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including 8+ hours per day Frequently bend, kneel, squat, reach, climb, and move throughout the facility

Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 60 pounds

Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment

Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levels

Express Employment Professionals is one of the leading staffing companies in the United States and Canada. With more than 750 franchise locations, we help job seekers find meaningful employment and assist businesses in building successful work forces. We offer full-time, part-time, temporary, and evaluation-hire opportunities across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, skilled trades, logistics, administrative, and professional services.
** EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities
** You should be proficient in:

Shipping/Receiving Inventory Management & Control Machines & technologies you'll use:

Sit-Down Forklift Forklifts