What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping & Receiving Associate position at Q-Lab Corporation?
Description
Q-Lab Corporation is currently seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate. This position will be responsible serving as the primary point of contact for all inbound shipments, ensuring timely and accurate receipt of products, materials, and supplies in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Q-Lab Corporation is a global leader in providing material durability testing products. Since 1956, we have designed and manufactured laboratory test products such as weathering testers, light stability testers and corrosion testers. We also perform weathering and corrosion testing services, including both laboratory and natural exposure tests. We maintain a global presence with testing facilities located in the US and sales and distribution facilities located in England, Germany and China. Our world-class corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Westlake, Ohio.
We Offer
Q-Lab Corporation is currently seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate. This position will be responsible serving as the primary point of contact for all inbound shipments, ensuring timely and accurate receipt of products, materials, and supplies in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all inbound shipments, ensuring timely and accurate receipt of products, materials, and supplies in a fast-paced environment
- Promptly unload trucks and deliveries, verify contents against purchase orders, and resolve discrepancies with urgency and attention to detail
- Organize and store received items in designated locations, maintaining a clean, efficient, and highly organized warehouse
- Communicate clearly and proactively with suppliers, drivers, and internal teams regarding delivery status, issues, and priorities
- Manage return shipments for incorrect, damaged, or non-conforming items, ensuring timely processing and proper documentation
- Pick, pack, and ship orders using appropriate packaging methods and banding equipment, including palletizing large, heavy, or oversized items
- Verify all shipment details (item number, quantity, shipping method, and destination) to ensure complete accuracy prior to dispatch
- Prepare and complete all shipping documentation accurately and on time in coordination with the Order Desk
- Maintain accurate records by tracking all shipping transactions and documentation within the system
- Safely load high-value capital equipment onto trucks using a motorized forklift for LTL, OTR, and container shipments
- Participate in the preparation and execution of periodic cycle and physical inventory counts.
- Previous warehouse or receiving experience in a fast-paced environment
- High school education
- Willing to work overtime as needed (including weekends)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to operate a motorized fork lift (~50% of the day)
- Experience working with UPS and FedEx a plus
- Lift truck experience/training
Q-Lab Corporation is a global leader in providing material durability testing products. Since 1956, we have designed and manufactured laboratory test products such as weathering testers, light stability testers and corrosion testers. We also perform weathering and corrosion testing services, including both laboratory and natural exposure tests. We maintain a global presence with testing facilities located in the US and sales and distribution facilities located in England, Germany and China. Our world-class corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Westlake, Ohio.
We Offer
- Beautiful corporate headquarters conveniently located off I-90 in Westlake, Ohio.
- A Northeast Ohio Top Workplace environment – 11 years running!
- A proven track record of success.
- Excellent compensation package including year-end bonus and company-funded retirement plan.
- Comprehensive benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Disability and Life.
- Generous Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
- Fun, friendly working atmosphere!