Shipping and Receiving Supervisor jobs in Yakima, WA

Description

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate

Reports To: The Shipping and Receiving Associate will report to the Client Services Supervisor, Client Services Manager, or equivalent leadership.

Job Overview:

The Shipping and Receiving Associate provides exceptional mail and shipping/receiving services, delivering operational functions in the following areas: processing of inbound/outbound mail, distributing/delivering of mail, shipping and receiving product and supplies to support onsite business service center in a timely manner.

Overall, this position continuously offers the highest level of service to all client and SPS employees while maintaining a professional image of the company by providing prompt, courteous and efficient service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides 5-star customer service to all employees (in all forms of communication).
• Receives goods and verifies the quality and count of all items unloaded from trucks and trailers; checks against suppliers count and immediately reports discrepancies to carriers, supervisor, and purchasing officer per company policy.
• Verifies and records all items loaded for shipments.
• Carefully and accurately maintains shipping records for requested categories including goods returned, dunnage, and returnable pallets.
• Maintains database of shipment data to ensure that customer orders are updated and that appropriate billing documents are provided to accounting or other associated departments as required.
• Notifies supervisor of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions.
• Prepares bills of lading and dray tickets for shipments.
• Completes information on damage claims for in-transit damage.
• Transports materials on shipping dock with a hand truck or other vehicle as needed.
• Loads trucks or railroad car using a forklift.
• Receives inbound mail/packages and sorts incoming mail and inputs into chain of custody software package.
• Operates mail machines including the postage meter, photocopying machine, and mail folding and inserting machine.
• Maintains records of receipt, mailing dates, and other required information.
• Manages outgoing mail/package transactions.
• Notifies employees upon receipt of inbound deliveries.
• Distributes mail/packages to company personnel.
• Acts as point of contact for company personnel on mail/package inquiries.
• Submit work orders for certain requests.
• Monitors level of office supplies on the floor and replenishing and orders accordingly.
• Proactively seeks out additional work during downtime.
• Builds professional relationships with customers and other teams.
• Maintains professionalism and composure when interacting with all employees.
• Trains back-up and providing guidance on policies and procedures.
• Determines what additional support is needed when handling sensitive inquiries.
• Provides exceptional customer service to client.
• Provides reception or concierge (front of office) or hospitality (back of office) coverage as needed.

Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• PC skills MS Office Suite experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of MFD equipment.
• Requires knowledge and understanding of shipping/receiving procedures and ability to comprehend instructions.
• Possesses ability to work independently and capable of completing projects.
• Ability to determine correct method and packing material as well as validate packing slips for accuracy of incoming and outgoing materials.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• 1-2 years prior work experience preferred.
• Previous forklift experience/certification preferred.
• Ability to work assigned work hours determined by manager.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Current knowledge or ability to learn computer-based systems required for functions of position.
• Required to maintain an overall professional appearance and attitude.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures required.

Physical Demands:

• Approximately 50% of the time this position requires the below physical demands.
  • Fine and/or gross motor skills, including the ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages on a standard wheeled cart with a load capacity of 60 lbs.
  • Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand, and/or sit for an extended period of time.
  • Manual dexterity required for operating office machinery (phone, copy machines, binding equipment, etc.).
  • Ability to communicate and decern information effectively with onsite staff using vision, hearing, and oral/written comprehension.
  • Ability to lift or move 40 lbs. or greater frequently.
  • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.

Travel: None or Negligible

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About SPS

SPS is an award-winning employer of choice offering innovative Enterprise Workplace Solutions and Technology Business Solutions to our clients throughout North America including many Fortune 500 companies. A career with SPS includes a robust onboarding and training program to help you unlock your career path possibilities.

In North America, our services include office services such as reception/lobby concierge, mail center, and conference room management in addition to document processing services utilizing leading edge technologies. Our clients today are companies in sectors such as banking, legal, insurance, technology, higher education, advertising, and other professional services, including many Fortune 500 companies.

At SPS we embrace the uniqueness of our employees and are committed to the fair and equal treatment of all people, applicants, and employees by promoting a culture of access, inclusion, equity, and diversity. SPS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.

We encourage candidates to review all our job listings and learn more about SPS at our company website www.spsglobal.com.

SPS. The Power of Possibility.

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