Description

Shipping and Receiving I

Job Description

This position at Sytech will primary be responsibility for packaging and labeling products for delivery to our customers. They will print packing slips and box material, notify shipping company when things are ready to pick up and load our delivery driver for local customers in the Spokane / Coeur d’Alene area. This position will be back up to our primary delivery driver. We are seeking a highly self-motivated individual who is willing to be a valued member of our team. This is a very unique position, and we require this individual to be flexible and willing to keep the external customers in mind at all times; while maintaining Quality of Workmanship, Safety, Accountability, and Teamwork, which is vital to our mission.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

· Package product for local customers

· Load truck in such a way as to eliminate damage to product.

· Deliver products, off-load items using hand-truck and truck ramp, with accompanying paperwork, to customers in a safe and efficient manner.

· Organize schedule of deliveries to maximize efficiency. 

· Practice safety every step of the way.

· Maintain personal productivity and quality standards.

· Complete all required documents pertaining to delivery, pick up, 

· Must be personable in working with customers relating to delivery or pickup problems.

· Receives and unloads freight either manually or with equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

· 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 outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.

· Understands and practices proper material handling.

· Comprehends and observes department safety rules, lifting techniques, equipment, forklift, hand truck and hand tools such as screwdriver, hand drill, etc.

· Counting, stacking, staging, and identifying finished workpieces

· Help in other areas as needed, including making local deliveries.

· Perform all other duties as assigned.

Physical

· Frequent rotation of head/neck, bending and twisting at the waist, walking, standing, kneeling, reaching, and flexion/extension

· Frequent sitting during deliveries up to 45 minutes at one time.

· Frequent lifting using both hands/arms, typical weights 10-75 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs.

· Good manual dexterity is required for operating equipment and moving workpieces.

· Vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

· Adaptable to a changing work environment.

· Frequent carrying of 10-75 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs., 3-4 feet from pallet to hand truck to off load area.

· Frequent push/pulling using both hands/arms, approximately 30-100 lbs. exertion, depending on weight of load on hand truck and whether climbing stairs.

· Frequent climbing and balancing in and out of truck.

· Frequent use of feet in operation of foot pedals.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and able to pass a DOT physical. 

· Able to use a forklift and hand trucks.

· Able to read, write, record data, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.

· Able to perform simple mathematical calculations.

· Able to work independently and exercise independent judgment in completing route.

· Constant awareness of work surroundings while driving

· Plans, Organize and Completes and efficient deliveries to maximize routes for the day. 

· Maintains excellent customer relations.

· Able to input deliveries, track and routing information into computer programs.

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· Close attention to detail.

· Safely operate vehicle to and from destinations, adhering to all traffic laws.

· Safely load and unload delivery goods.

· Maintain vehicle in clean and fueled readiness condition.

· Familiar with surrounding area and be able to read a map/guide.

· Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws.

· Must pass all pre-employment screenings.

Environmental Exposure

Manufacturing shipping and receiving environment. Inside truck cab, trailer, or customer location 80% of the time.

· Hazards include moving vehicles, equipment, slippery surfaces, noise, exhaust fumes and exposure to various weather conditions during delivery activities.

· Confined spaces, high noise levels, moving objects such as forklifts and carts. 

· Exposure to hot or cold temperatures when working in areas of the building that cannot be temperature controlled (especially during summer months). 

· Contact with metals, lubricants, and solvents.

Culture/Expectations:
All employees are expected to understand and maintain the core values of Sytech. The Core Values of Sytech are VITAL to the mission and to the future growth and the quality of the products that we manufacture. 

Staff are always expected to act in a safe manner and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. At ALL times working safely is a condition of employment.

All employees are expected to interact with other members of the organization in a professional and respectful manner with the goal of producing on-time and quality work being the highest priority. Friendly interpersonal relationships are encouraged, but performance and quality, focus and productivity are required.

All employees must maintain a professional attitude and approach to issues within the company, their own department, and other departments with which they interact.

This job description is not meant to be all inclusive of duties. Others can and will be assigned.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision with premium sharing

EAP

401-K with 4% Match

Life and AD& D Insurance of $50,000 with additional Voluntary benefits available

1 week of PTO after a year

Sick leave is based on WA leave policy.

6 paid holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $22.00 per hour (non-exempt)

Bi-weekly payroll periods

Requirements

Physical

· Frequent rotation of head/neck, bending and twisting at the waist, walking, standing, kneeling, reaching, and flexion/extension

· Frequent sitting during deliveries up to 45 minutes at one time.

· Frequent lifting using both hands/arms, typical weights 10-75 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs.

· Good manual dexterity is required for operating equipment and moving workpieces.

· Vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

· Adaptable to a changing work environment.

· Frequent carrying of 10-75 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs., 3-4 feet from pallet to hand truck to off load area.

· Frequent push/pulling using both hands/arms, approximately 30-100 lbs. exertion, depending on weight of load on hand truck and whether climbing stairs.

· Frequent climbing and balancing in and out of truck.

· Frequent use of feet in operation of foot pedals.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and able to pass a DOT physical. 

· Able to use a forklift and hand trucks.

· Able to read, write, record data, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.

· Able to perform simple mathematical calculations.

· Able to work independently and exercise independent judgment in completing route.

· Constant awareness of work surroundings while driving

· Plans, Organize and Completes and efficient deliveries to maximize routes for the day. 

· Maintains excellent customer relations.

· Able to input deliveries, track and routing information into computer programs.

· Close attention to detail.

· Safely operate vehicle to and from destinations, adhering to all traffic laws.

· Safely load and unload delivery goods.

· Maintain vehicle in clean and fueled readiness condition.

· Familiar with surrounding area and be able to read a map/guide.

· Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws.

· Must pass all pre-employment screenings.

Environmental Exposure

Manufacturing shipping and receiving environment. Inside truck cab, trailer, or customer location 80% of the time.

· Hazards include moving vehicles, equipment, slippery surfaces, noise, exhaust fumes and exposure to various weather conditions during delivery activities.

· Confined spaces, high noise levels, moving objects such as forklifts and carts. 

· Exposure to hot or cold temperatures when working in areas of the building that cannot be temperature controlled (especially during summer months). 

· Contact with metals, lubricants, and solvents.