Shipping and Receiving Operator

General Purpose of Job

Loads, unloads, and moves production and non-production materials by performing the following duties.

• Compares identifying information, and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, and records shortages or overages. Routes items to storage, work area, or appropriate individual.
• Moves, conveys, or hoists shipments from receiving area to storage or work areas using material handling equipment.
• Loads and unloads materials to and from vehicles, by hand or using material handling equipment.
• Secures boxes to pallets, and closes box tops using pneumatic staplers, tape, and/or stretch wrap machine.
• Stocks machine lines and assembly lines with components and parts necessary for production.
• Maintains accuracy of production component inventory. Performs 5S and cleanup activities at designated times. Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience operating a stand‑up industrial truck is preferred; holds powered industrial truck license.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to follow and carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must have basic PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Windows operation.
• Must be able to function in a team environment by working with, and cooperating with, others.
• Good basic organization skills and ability to clearly communicate in both written and oral forms.
• Understanding of FIFO (first in/first out) methods.
• Ability to use a computerized inventory control system; BPCS knowledge a plus.

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or manipulate objects, and reach with hands or arms. Occasionally required to talk or hear; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds. Vision required to operate forklifts and computers.

Works near moving mechanical parts, exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions. Noise level usually loud.

ADVICS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with several advancement opportunities.