What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving position at Spradling International?
ABOUT US:
Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1964, Spradling International, Inc. is a global leader in high-quality vinyl and surface solutions, with operations across seven countries. The company designs and manufactures innovative products ranging from upholstery vinyl and premium leather alternatives to performance-driven materials for marine, automotive, hospitality, corporate seating, gaming, and general upholstery markets. Through the acquisition of Corinthian LLC, Spradling expanded into specialty flooring solutions for automotive, marine, and other demanding applications, adding decades of expertise in textile development, manufacturing, and fabrication. Together, Spradling and Corinthian are united by a shared commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and value—delivering resourceful, quality-driven solutions while creating trusted products and meaningful careers employees are proud to build.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- This position handles all shipping activity, including outbound and inbound.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support management of our inventories, automotive and marine including all subcomponents
- Accurate record keeping and inventory tracking
- Conduct 5S - Keeping warehouse looking clean and organized
- Unload inbound freight – with assurance that all paperwork is submitted to the proper staff with lot numbers and part numbers
- Investigate any possible damages or incorrect goods upon receipt and notify the appropriate staff immediately
- Assure that all incoming material is labeled properly before being shelved
- Notify Quality that we have new inbound shipment that requires first article inspection prior to storage
- Put inventory away into predetermined locations in the racks
- Cycle counting of inventory with accuracy being the focus
- Load outbound freight – with assurance that freight is labeled correctly before leaving
- Identify and resolve shipping, storage, or receiving discrepancies as they arise
- Assist cut order table when preparing orders for shipment when time permits
- Provide as backup to cut order table due to absence
- Other duties as assigned by Materials Manager and other Management staff
REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to be certified to drive a forklift. The position must be able to read and use a tape measure using inches and yards, must be able to do basic math including the addition and subtraction of fractions and converting square feet to and from yards and must be able to read and write English..
- Responsible for complying with company health and safety policy and procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work in a factory environment with seasonal temperature fluctuations.
- Repetitive sitting, standing, bending, walking, and getting on and off of pole/forklifts.