What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Shipping/Receiving position at Franklin Electric Fueling?
Description
Responsible for the handling and processing of shipments, receiving, work orders, pick slips, transporting inventory, Kanban replenishment and maintaining accurate inventory locations and counts throughout the warehouse.
Key Responsibilities
- Comply with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements per the Franklin Fueling Systems Quality System.
- Follow detailed work instructions, processes, and procedures.
- Report problems with safety, quality, process, equipment, and materials to Warehouse Supervisor.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
- Operates a powered industrial forklift to transport inventory, unload and load trucks.
- Pulls and stages orders for shipment or production use.
- Fills and transacts work orders, purchase orders, or sales orders.
- Performs cycle counts.
- Performs quality checks on stock items to report defects or damage.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Skills and Abilities
- Reads and understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Utilizes common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
- Provides accurate work on a consistent basis meeting precise tolerances and standards.
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with others on a team.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environment performing a variety of frequently changing tasks.
- Completes some moderately repetitive tasks.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (required).
- 6 months or more experience working in shipping or receiving (preferred).
Computer Skills
- Basic: Barcode scanner.
Certificates and Licenses
- Forklift Certification (preferred).
Physical Activities
- While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
- Continually required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 10 lbs.; and grip with hand or fingers.
- Regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50lbs.; push or pull; sit; bend or twist; stoop or crouch; reach above shoulders; reach to full extension; activate foot control.
- Occasionally required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100lbs.; stand; walk; ascend or descend ladders, stairs, or ramps; use upper extremities.
- The employee must continually lift or move 10lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include regular peripheral viewing; viewing length changes; close viewing with occasional accurate depth perception and distance viewing.
- Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the need to perceive the spoken voice clearly and the need to hear warning signals up to 70dbs with or without assistance.
- Specific speech abilities regularly required by this job include comprehensible speech.
The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Work Environment
- This position is subjected to harmful environmental conditions and is located in a manufacturing type environment.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- This position is Frequently exposed to extreme heat, vibration, and moving mechanical hazard; and Infrequently exposed to wet/humid conditions.
- This job consists of shift work up to 10 hours per day and may be required to work overtime as needed.
- Respirator fit testing and equipment is provided upon request of the employee.
Benefits
Franklin Fueling Systems is the premier designer and manufacturer of the world's most complete line of petroleum equipment including Submersible Pumping Systems, Piping and Containment Systems, Service Station Hardware, Dispensing Systems, Fuel Management Systems, and Transport Systems. We have a passion for quality and innovation.
Your career at Franklin will be well rewarded with competitive compensation and benefits-and more. We understand a fulfilling family life is the foundation to a successful professional one. We strive to promote from within and help every employee realize their professional potential. We believe in lifetime careers that continually challenge and fulfill.
About Franklin Electric Fueling
Franklin Electric is a global leader in water and energy systems, committed to continuous improvement and innovation to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our founders in 1944 named the company after America’s pioneer electrical engineer, Benjamin Franklin, which lives on today in our culture to drive us to push boundaries and create meaningful change. We offer a comprehensive range of pumps, motors, drives, and controls for residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications.
More than just a workplace, Franklin Electric is a vibrant and inclusive community of forward-thinkers, united by our mission to drive positive impact worldwide. Our culture fosters career growth and personal development, with a focus on promoting from within and nurturing talent. Our recent awards in “America's Most Responsible Companies”, “Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek, “America’s Climate Leaders” and “Indiana’s Best Places to Work” attest, we're dedicated to upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility.
At Franklin Electric, we believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and respectfully, and that our diversity of thought, culture and experience makes us a stronger company. Our commitment to social responsibility is evident in programs like the Franklin Women's Network and our philanthropic efforts through the Franklin Wells for the World Foundation. Through these endeavors, we've provided clean water to over 284,000 people in 12 countries, addressing the global water crisis head-on,
Locally in our communities, the Franklin Electric Charitable and Educational Foundation (FECEF) supports causes close to our hearts, such as United Way, Boys & Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products and services, shaping a brighter future for both our employees and the communities we serve. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a difference with Franklin Electric.
