What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Parts Shipping & Receiving Specialist position at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.?
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the position is responsible for processing requests from various users for needed items. The incumbent receives and ships items and manages inventories accordingly.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Compensation
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.
Education
GED (Required), High School (Required)
Work Experience
Distribution/Material Handling, Transportation/Logistics, Truckload
Certifications
Non Commercial Driver's License - Department of Transportation
Job Opening ID
00637585 Corporate Parts Shipping & Receiving Specialist (Open)
“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.
Under general supervision, the position is responsible for processing requests from various users for needed items. The incumbent receives and ships items and manages inventories accordingly.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Organize, manage, and oversee purchase requisitions for various Business Unit users and Fleet Support
- Other duties as assigned
- Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas
- Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, pallet jacks and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material within and outside designated areas
- Understand and effectively follow all shop safety procedures
- Conduct cycle counts and periodic inventories as required; retain and ship parts per the Company’s Warranty Retention and Core Management procedures
- Stock inbound parts to proper storage locations and update information systems
- Ship parts' requests for purchase orders and ensure parts are properly charged to the unit under repair and/or cost center
- Receive inbound shipments of parts to ensure proper quantity ordered and free of damage
- Monitor requests/issues from Vendors to ensure orders are processing correctly
- Review/follow-up of back orders and receipts by verifying tracking information with supported locations and interacting with supply vendors as needed
- Answer item-related questions; troubleshoot issues and inquiries from various Business Unit/Fleet Support users and vendors
- Process purchase orders to vendors and verify receipt of products
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 1-2 years of related experience and/or training and/or military equivalent
- AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences
- Possess a forklift certification
- Valid driver's license
- Clean motor vehicle record per J.B. Hunt standards
- Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively
- Ability to document information and make quick decisions
- Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds)
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear, gloves, safety vests)
- Ability to work both individually and as a team
- Ability to work under minimal direction
- Customer Service skills
- Maintain a clean, well-ordered work environment free of trash and hazards
- Organization skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Proficient time management skills
- Relationship Building skills
- Self-motivation
- Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours
Compensation
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.
Education
GED (Required), High School (Required)
Work Experience
Distribution/Material Handling, Transportation/Logistics, Truckload
Certifications
Non Commercial Driver's License - Department of Transportation
Job Opening ID
00637585 Corporate Parts Shipping & Receiving Specialist (Open)
“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.