What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping & Receiving Specialist position at Radian Research Inc?
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Radian Research is an employee-owned innovative technology company with an engaging and participative work environment. We provide Electric Meter Testing Instruments, Systems, Software and Services to Electric Utility Companies, Electric Meter Manufacturers and National Metrology Institutes for Engineering, Laboratory, Shop and Site applications. Radian provides both portable and primary energy reference standards unequaled in accuracy, stability, and reliability. The focus of Radian is our customer, and the heart of Radian is our team. We recognize and value the 3 Cs of Radian’s culture: Customer-centric focus, continuous improvement mindset, and care for our Customer, company, community, and for each other.
Position Summary:
Perform all activities related to receiving of incoming materials and shipping of outgoing products. This includes significant computer work, packing of products into appropriate containers and forklift driving. Significant communication with internal and external business contacts is required.
Responsibilities:
Receiving: Unpack, count, transact in corporate database daily receipts of materials and RMAs. Deliver inventory items to KanBan and other inventory storage locations. Replenish KanBan and other inventory storage locations from overflow storage (containers). Coordinate with Production, Quality and Customer Service to accomplish receiving functions.
Shipping: Pack and ship daily sales orders and RMAs domestically and internationally. Complete all paperwork and file all necessary customs documents to complete shipments to all international customers. Communicate with customer shipping contacts, freight companies and Radian Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service coworkers to accomplish shipping functions. Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Customer Service, coworkers daily to meet customer requirements. Transact finished goods into inventory. Transact parts out of inventory for Sales Orders fulfillment. Provide rate quotes to Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service. Maintain shipping materials inventory.
Other: Coordinate the work of production personnel that may be assisting in the Shipping and Receiving area. Create procedures for shipping & receiving functions. Recommend improvements in equipment, operations or processes. Maintain good employee relations and set good example to fellow coworkers. Other duties as assigned by Supervision or Management.
Education: High School diploma or equivalency.
Experience: 2 years shipping and receiving experience preferred.
Knowledge of: Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Word and Excel. Understanding of shipping methods. Basic accounting functions.
Skilled at: Forklift
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Self-motivated and positive attitude.
2. Meticulous attention to detail.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.