Shipping/Receiving Associate

First Source Worldwide (FSW) manufactures and distributes tailor-made chemicals and colorants. We focus on sourcing quality chemical and dye products for use across multiple industries and applications including leather, textile, paper, coatings, carpet, wood, HI&I, and more.

FSW is looking for a shipping & receiving associate to join our team. The work schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to grow with the company.

Duties and Responsibilities: includes but is not limited to the following

• Prepares orders for shipment including ensuring items are properly labeled, packaged, and repacks shipments if not adhering to FSW standards.
• Works with customer service and freight carriers to insure timeliness and accuracy, quality and adherence of all shipments.
• Inspects orders/inbound materials for accuracy, quality and adherence to requirements and FSW policy.
• Operates forklifts, delivery trucks, and other equipment required to package and ship the materials.
• Contacts freight carriers for deliveries/pick-ups.
• Ensures all paperwork is in order and adheres to FSW policy and any legal requirements including appropriate labeling for EHS requirements.
• Photographs and samples incoming and some outgoing materials as a part of quality control; rejecting, documenting, and reporting any material not compliant to order specifications.
• Documents order status including units handled and moved in the Information System.
• Labels and moves freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles and containers, by hand or using trucks, forklifts and other equipment.
• Loads and unloads cargo and sorts to inventory or outbounds according to the specifications before/after shipment.
• Packs containers and repacks damaged containers and packaging.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace, ensures cleanliness of loading docks both inside and outside.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as directed and needed

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Highschool Diploma / GED required
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in shipping & receiving
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds
• Able to drive a fork lift and a plus if can use a pole lift
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization skills, including project management experience
• Time management skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships at all levels of the organization & be a team player
• Knowledge and understanding of freight regulations and requirements of the Department of Transportation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18