Shipping and Receiving Operator

Description

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible for operating a forklift, pallet jack, and/or other material handling equipment as part of the distribution process in a warehouse setting. The Shipping and Receiving Operator will utilize equipment while performing tasks, including shipping, receiving, unloading, scanning, moving, staging, loading, locating, relocating, and stacking product.

Principal Accountabilities

• Maintain compliance with quality system (ISO9001) Environmental (SIO 14001) and Safety (ISO 18001).
• Record, organize, and store all raw materials and finished goods in appropriate inventory locations.
• Prepare and stage finished, outbound materials for shipment
• Load outbound trucks for shipment.
• Unload inbound trucks of raw material and deliver to required locations across the plant site.
• Properly use common warehouse tools and equipment such as hand-held scanners, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• General housekeeping of the work areas.
• Participate in all warehouse safety and security programs and activities
• Perform cycle counts.
• Supply all documentation needed to complete shipping and billing requirements.
• Inspect product to verify conformance to internal specifications.
• Inspect, operate and clean mobile equipment such as bobcats and forklifts as needed.
• Follows all company safety, environmental and quality procedures and standards.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Special Features

Able to meet the following physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Frequent pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting
• Frequent forklift truck driving
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
• Work in tight and closed in spaces.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to a respirator.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with non-hazardous and hazardous materials
• Work in areas that are dusty.
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• A High School diploma or GED is required. An associate's degree (or higher) from a technical program is strongly preferred.
• 2 years' experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial equipment is preferred.
• Must have a level of proficiency with the Internet, Email, and Microsoft.
• Must demonstrate an acceptable level of business acumen.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication.
• Analytical, critical-thinking, technical, and problem-solving skills and abilities.