Shipping & Receiving Specialist

SUMMARY:

As a Shipping & Receiving Specialist, you are to diligently prepare locations in the warehouse to fill in with product coming inbound. Carefully offload all pallets from containers and vigilantly look for any damages to the product. Notify supervisor of any irregularities and/ or quality control if any discrepancies arise. Coordinate with purchasing and inventory control for the disposal of the damaged product(s). Assist coworkers with other duties when receiving is all caught up for the day. Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Familiarized with the shipping software Fed Ex and UPS systems
• Coordinates with shipping/receiving clerk to set up delivery appointments
• Responsible for receiving all incoming shipments, following Company’s receiving procedures, accurately and in a timely manner
• Note any damages on BOL and have driver initial and take pictures to file freight claim and provide documentation
• Stamp all paperwork with “Subject to Inspection” stamper
• Inspect each skid for any kind of damages occurred during transit
• Informing quality control upon arrival of ingredients and finished goods and make sure that write offs are completed for damaged goods
• Make Operations Team aware of the arrival of all components
• Notify purchasing of any damages
• Provide the locations of the products being put away for incoming shipments and neatly write it down on the packing list
• Ensure that all receipts of materials into the facility are kept current and verified for accuracy
• Assist in weekly cycle counts and other delegated duties
• Turn in paperwork to clerk to write up the receiver
• Enter and maintain accurate inventory of materials and supplies in the ERP/WMS systems
• Collaborates with the appropriate parties (e.g., procurement staff) to review expected deliveries.
• Able to operate different types of forklifts including sit downs, pickers, turret trucks.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High School Diploma required
• Experience: 1-3 years in a similar role
• Experience: Previous warehouse experience, forklift driving experience (Reach trucks, cherry pickers, stand up’s, sit down).
• Must be energetic and reliable
• Bilingual in English & Spanish a plus
• Detail Oriented
• Must be energetic and reliable with a possible changing schedule
• Specialized knowledge or training: Valid driver’s license, Forklift certification (will certify)
• Travel required in this position 0%