Shipper/Receiver - Material Handler

About K & K Thermoforming
K & K Thermoforming specializes in creating custom protective packaging through the use of advanced thermoforming technology. Committed to innovation, precision, and customer satisfaction, K & K partners with clients to deliver durable and effective packaging that meets their unique requirements.

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Department: Shipping

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Reports To: Operations Manager

Hours: Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 5:00pm - No Fridays

Job Summary:

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for accurately receiving, unpacking, confirming, and storing incoming materials and supplies. Prepares and delivers finished product for prescribed shipment protocols.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Responsible for verifying all paperwork related to outgoing and incoming shipments, including but not limited to packing slips, labels, bills of lading, freight documents.

● Responsible for verifying counts and proper packaging of outgoing shipments for safe transit.

● Prepares all paperwork pertaining to incoming material, storage of material and documenting returns of defective material and order discrepancies.

● Loads and unloads freight containers using a hand truck, pallet jack or forklift.

● Distributes products to designated departments.

● Ensures proper labeling of various containers.

● Communicates with carriers throughout the day and assists in resolving problems as they arise.

● Follows up on freight carrier claims by investigating the causes of damages or shortages.

● Assists in inventory management and communication with purchasing.

● Prepares daily paperwork to send to accounting. ● Assists with general warehouse duties.

● Complies with Quality Management System (ISO) Policies and Procedures.

● Ensures work areas and equipment are kept clean, safe and orderly

● Maintains all tools used for performing tasks.

● Observes all safety requirements and complies with all organizational, local, and federal safety and health regulations.

● Properly stores scrap/regrind until shipment is made.

● Accesses and utilizes reports to identify available scrap in the warehouse.

● Assures scrap inventory reporting compliance for audit requirements.

● Performs all other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

● Basic math and reading skills.

● Proficiency in using computers and navigating software applications, websites, email, and Google Workspace.

● Ability to write and read in English.

Education and Experience:

● High school diploma or equivalent.

● Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

● Frequently required to stand, type, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

● Frequently required to sit; climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

● Frequently required to lift and or move up to 50 pounds.

● May encounter some hazards such as significantly loud noise levels, fumes, heat, dust, pallet moving machinery and entering and exiting trucks.

● Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required where needed: gloves, masks, safety glasses, safety shoes, ear protection, seat belts.

Travel Required:

None

Other Duties: Please note 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.