What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping/Receiving position at ISCO Industries?
At ISCO, we put high value on appreciation and respect, and provide you with an opportunity to really make a difference. ISCO is a family owned and operated company born and raised in Louisville, KY that is focused on our team members' growth. ISCO offers a standard benefits package of medical/dental/vision, and a 401k! ISCO Industries is an end-to-end piping solutions provider that specializes in HDPE, working with leading edge technology that makes us a market leader.
Summary
The shipping and receiving functions are essential part of the ISCO Industries’ distribution network. We are always looking for individuals that are problem solvers with passion for continuous improvement to join our team. The Shipping and Receiving associates are responsible for verifying and keeping accurate records on incoming, stocking, outgoing shipments, and preparing items for shipment by performing the following duties:
- Safely, accurately and efficiently loading and unloading of products
- Verifies products received from suppliers against the packing lists
- Stores products to the appropriate category shelves
- Accurately picking products based on the computer-generated pick tickets
- Determines the best method of packing products to ensure adequate product protection during transit
- Uses the Transportation Management System (TMS) to select the best shipping mode and freight carrier to ensure products are delivered to customers with the shortest lead time and the lowest transportation cost
- Uses the ERP system (Epicor-Prelude) to maintain inventory accuracy and data integrity
- Conducts daily cycle counts and investigating the root cause of problems
- Makes recommendations to improve processes and work environment
- Opportunities to participate and support large projects such as out of town warehouse expansions and physical inventory
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Data entry experience
- Forklift experience or able to be trained and certified to operate forklift
- Outlook email proficiency
- Prior warehouse, shipping, and/or distribution experience preferred
Ability to:
- Clearly and effectively communicate using email and telephone shipping related information to customers, vendors, and co-workers
- Organize and prioritize work orders to meet shipping
- Audit work to ensure accuracy and completeness of shipping orders; attention to detail
- Identify potential delays and/or address immediate shipping delays and provide an effective and timely resolution and/or contingency plan; problem solving
- Work independently with limited supervision; self-starter
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Constantly:
- Exerting 10 pounds of force to move objects
- Frequently:
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force, occasionally up to 70 pounds
- Stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, and walking
- Talking, hearing, and seeing with close visual acuity
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