Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Location: Middleton, MA 01949

Duration: 6 months

Job dimensions

• Performs various warehousing and logistics tasks in support of the Shipping and Receiving

Activities

• Utilizes the SAP system to receive in raw materials, purchased finished goods, packaging supplies
• Creates and applies required barcode label(s) for incoming materials per receiving procedure.
• Scans and puts material away into designated storage locations
• Perform various shipping and duties in compliance with company and customer specifications
• Ability to understand and follow the Pick List instructions including customer requirements for pulling/staging customer orders including customer special requirements
• Keeps all paperwork (shipping and or receiving related) neat and organized per process
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal transportation and environmental regulations
• Assists maintaining an accurate inventory through activities including, but not limited to double checking quantities and item codes when receiving in material and when pulling orders, reporting loss of product (raw materials, finished goods, packaging) due to spills/damage and immediately recording/reporting all discrepancies in inventory and any damaged product
• Supports site cycle counts and physical inventory requirements to maintain accuracy of all warehouse inventory
• Reports any spills or incidents that adversely impact safety or the environment
• Operates a forklift in a safe manner following all departmental and plant safety rules
• Assists in maintaining an acceptable level of housekeeping
• Accurately completes all required paperwork
• Assures compliance with all company policies
• Complies with Corporate EHS safety and regulatory requirements

Context and environment

• Work in a fast-paced production environment where safety, accuracy and speed are essential. Simultaneous competing priorities require effective and efficient multi-tasking to succeed
• Ability to stand, lift up to 50/lbs. and walk throughout workday
• Comfortable with the use of material handling equipment, hand tools and fork trucks
• Use of computer for data management and training

Accountabilities

• Maintain equipment and report issues to leadership as needed
• Completion of assigned tasks
• Use problem solving techniques to eliminate waste and errors
• Adherence to Bostik, OSHA, and local regulations / policies
• Remain current on all assigned training

Qualifications / experience required

• High school diploma / GED, ability to read English and perform basic math skills with 1-2 years’ experience in a warehousing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• DOT/IATA/IMDG certification to handle Hazardous materials preferred
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Applications)
• Forklift / aisle stacker experience
• Ability to operate automated and semi-automated equipment
• Willing to work an off shift and overtime as necessary