What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving position at Arrow Tank and Engineering?
Job Overview
Arrow Tech, a division of Arrow Tank and Engineering is searching for a shipping receiving candidate to work at the Coon Rapids facility. The shipping receiving team member will work with senior employees in the shipping department. The major role of the department will be managing inventory in and out of the facility.
As supplies come in they are to be properly received and put away. As parts are sold the shipping department will follow sales orders instructions to set up shipping arrangements, pull and package parts, and complete the transaction. Some of the standard shipping methods used are as follows, FedEx, UPS, LTL, Courier Services, Freight, and direct delivery by Arrow. Other shipping services may be used. Training will be provided, but experience in these areas is preferred. Lifting boxes, tubing, pipe, and supplies is expected for internal operations as well as during deliveries in a DOT regulated vehicle. Candidates may be expected to comply with DOT regulations for driving a commercial delivery vehicle. CDL will NOT be required. Candidates will be expected to lift items up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
The job will also require the use of our ERP system called Microsoft Dynamics NAV which we will also provide training for, but any experience is preferred.
This position is a first shift position. Normal hours are 7:30 am to 4:00pm with 30 minutes for lunch at noon. There are two paid 10 minute breaks at 9:30am and 2:30pm. You will be required to pass a DOT screening and physical which will be scheduled and paid for by Arrow. The successful candidate will be starting as a Trainee in the Shipping Receiving Job Classification and the respective training hourly rate unless previous experience warrants an advancement.
Work Activities
- Receive purchased parts and supplies
- Ship parts and products per Sales Order instructions
- Process Purchase Orders, Sales Orders, and Packing Slips per internal standards
- Arrange shipments using various couriers
- Pull inventory to be processed by others
- Operate forklift (Training will be provided)
- Deliver parts using DOT Registered Vehicle and meet all associated requirements (Ask for Supplemental Guidelines)
Required Skills
- UPS Worldship Software Experience
- UPS Freight Experience
- FEDEX Shipping Manager Software Experience
- FEDEX Freight Experience
- FEDEX LTL Experience
- LTL Shipping
- Freight Broker Work
- International Shipping
- Hazardous Material Shipping
- Courier Shipping
- Valid Driver’s License
- Understanding of inventory management
- Be highly organized
- Strong communications skills
- Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Shipping tools
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to learn products and procedures quickly
- Have an eagerness to learn, grow, and improve.
- Thrive in a fast paced work environment
- Adapts well to changing needs
- Be able to make reliable counts of parts
- ERP Experience (Microsoft Dynamics NAV is a plus)
Internal Candidates:
Per union agreements, any current union employees may apply, however this job could be subject to union classification pay rates which may be lower one’s current classification. Also this job will be posted externally and we reserve the right to hire externally if it suits the company best. Notify management in writing if interested in the role. Please explain why you think you would be a good candidate and why you are interested in transitioning.
Wage
Full union scale for this position is $31.61 per hour. If experience is limited Arrow may higher at the training rate of $3 below full scale or $28.61.
DOT Requirements
Will need to meet DOT requirements. Will require special application, DOT medical screening, road test, submission of driving records, and regular driving record reviews. A CDL or specialized driver’s license is NOT REQUIRED.
About Arrow Tank and Engineering Tech Sales Division:
Arrow Tank and Engineering Tech Sales division is a market leader in high purity plumbing distribution and fabrication located in Coon Rapids Minnesota. The Technical Sales Division has been serving customers in industries such as Semiconductor, Industrial, Bio-Pharm, and Energy for over 30 years. We have a passion for customer service, quality, and success. We are continuing to grow and advance in our market. The Arrow Tank Staff are what set us apart, and we are excited to grow leaders in our business.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.61 - $31.61 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- How many games must be played to determine the winner of a single-elimination tournament that starts with 1 million teams?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29 - $32