Shipping & Receiving Technician

Description

Position Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Technician is responsible for shipping of finished goods and receiving of raw materials. Inventory accuracy and maintaining Warehouse Quality.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Loading – outbound shipments and transfers
• Receiving – unloading inbound purchase orders and transfers
• Forklift – Inspects forklift truck at the beginning of each shift
• Forklift – Operates the unit in a safe, efficient manner and makes certain unit is always being charged when not in use
• Makes sure trucks are safely positioned, bulldog is engaged, checked before loading

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibility but provides functional or technical guidance to other staff within a work group or unit.  May be required to provide some advice on policies and procedures to staff.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Possesses the technical skills and knowledge required to perform essential tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
• Demonstrates the willingness and ability to train or coach others in the technical arena.
• Applies general clerical/trade knowledge and skills.
• Understands basic methods, records, specifications and/or equipment within own work unit.

Education and Experience

• Formal training and knowledge required, equivalent to High School Education.
• Requires a minimum of one year of relevant experience.

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Effort Required in the Position

Mental:

Considerable attention to detail. These jobs experience a considerable volume of work, with requirements to process forms/work/information within a certain time period. May experience moderate interruptions. May involve some creativity to perform job tasks.

Physical:

Audio Attention Required (when using equipment) – Considerable

Visual Attention Required (when using equipment) – Considerable

Lifting or Moving Objects and/or reaching and bending in awkward positions and/or climbing – Considerable

Lifting or Moving Intensity – Considerable

Mobility - remain in a seated or standing position – Considerable

WORKING CONDITIONS SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION

Adverse Conditions (noise, heat, cold, dirt, fumes, and unpleasant environments) – Moderate

Isolation – Physically removed from other staff – Limited

Exposure to Accident or Health Hazards – Limited

Local Travel - Limited

Overnight Travel – Limited

Key for Physical Effort and Working Conditions

Based on % of Time Involved:

                                                Limited -                      up to 25%

                                                Moderate -                  26% - 50%

                                                Considerable -             51% - 75%

                                                Constant -                   76% – 100%