What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipper / Receiver | Material Handler position at Tigercat Industries?
In this role you will be working as a Shipper/Receiver and Material Handler, also assisting where required for cycle counting and related duties. You will be in close communication with various departments within the organization on stock, parts and inventory related matters on a daily and on-going basis. You will also help coordinate efficient flow of materials and finished goods into and out of the production process.
Dedicated Day Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday to Friday
Location: Ailey, Georgia, USA
Responsibilities may include:
- Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
- Safely operate forklift and perform daily inspections
- Review paperwork to locate parts, transporting to departments throughout the plant
- Load, unload, move and pack products and materials by hand or with material handling equipment (Forklift, Overhead Crane)
- Operate computerized inventory control systems
- Ensures that all products are moved and stored in a safe manner
- Responds to calls / emails from external and internal customers
- Manage priorities and tasks efficiently, with an ever-changing schedule
- Follow written directions; interpret schedules, shipping documents and drawings
- Handle parts inventory location maintenance - maintain and create bin locations
- Cycle counting, reconcile calculated inventories with physical counts
- Scan bins & requisition parts to Purchasing for ordering
- Verify stock availability from current inventory
- Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
- Dispose of and account for outdated stock
- Help keep shop and warehouse clean and organized
- Communicate with project managers and supervisors to understand production schedules
- Coordinate with the purchasing manager to expedite inventory replenishment
- Inspect goods to ensure proper quality and quantity
Skills and Experience:
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Self motivated and Self Starter
- Computer skills: data entry and knowledge of MS Office (Email, Calendar, Word, Excel)
- Writing skills: enter information on forms, work orders, etc.
- Math skills: perform accurate counts and scheduling
- Counterbalance and/or Reach truck experience
- Effective organization, problem solving and time management skills
- Physically able to handle demands of tasks – walking, bending, reaching
- Must be able to read blueprints
- Must have excellent attention to detail
- Understanding of MRP/ERP systems is an asset
- Previous experience with metal parts in an industrial setting is an asset
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent lifting up to 75lbs. (up to 10 lbs. above shoulder)
- Frequent carrying up to 75 lbs. (bilateral)
- Occasional pushing/pulling up to 60 lbs. (up to 33% of shift)
- Frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, bending
- Frequent use of lift/reach truck and crane
What We Can Offer You:
- Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ's, pizza parties and more
- Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing.
- 401k Matching Program: Retirement planning? We've got your back
- Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment.
- Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.
Why work for Tigercat?
We're more than just a company – we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.
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