Receiver/Shipper 1st Shift

Gorbel is currently looking for a Receiver/Shipper for its manufacturing facility in Pell City, Alabama.

To apply for this position, please visit https://www.gorbel.com/about-us/careers/career-opportunities

Why work at Gorbel? Because we are not your average company. We have been in the Top 100 fastest-growing private businesses in Rochester sixteen times, and we anticipate continued rapid growth over the next five years. We attribute this growth to our success at creating extraordinary customer experiences, and to our commitment to fostering a company culture of high performance, creativity and innovation, strong values, camaraderie, and fun. At Gorbel, we believe that great people can contribute beyond the traditional boundaries of their functions.

Visit the Gorbel career page at www.gorbel.com to learn more about our values/culture, teamwork, and growth!

General Responsibilities:

Receives materials and verifies that materials received are as ordered. Compares information with bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records. Routes incoming items within the company as directed. Maintains related records. Prepare shipments of finished products by skidding and banding, crating, wrapping, and packaging. Loading product for transportation. Stores and retrieves product as required.

Specific Duties:

• Receives materials from vendors via UPS, FEDX, trucks, etc. Unloads and "checks in" all materials using overhead cranes, forklifts, and hand carts. Determines whether the shipment is correct
• Places all materials in assigned factory inventory and location with a high level of accuracy
• Notifies purchasing when packing slips do not match invoices
• Notifies Group Leader when packing slips do not match invoices
• Inspects incoming materials. Records irregular material on material problem sheets
• Inform inventory coordinator of all items received in damaged and inventory adjustments needed
• Maintains maintenance log on all tow motors
• Picks materials and packs orders and prepares for shipment for all Gorbel’s locations
• Assists in other departments such as electrical, paint, shipping, and packing as business requires
• Keeps factory floor free of material by moving inventory around to fit storage areas safely and properly
• Maintains housekeeping in all storage and dock areas
• Understands and report moves through the move ticket procedure
• Assists with transfers to Alabama
• Prepare shipments of finished products by skidding and banding, crating, wrapping, and packaging
• Loading product for transportation
• Creates and distributes daily shipping log for shipping clerk, customer service, and packing department
• Responsible for touching up painted products before shipment
• Performs and records daily forklift inspection
• Prepares components for shipment by skidding and packaging as required
• Operates forklift per OSHA guidelines and by Gorbel Inc. safety policy
• Places completed orders on transportation method as required
• Works in other areas as required

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years shipping/receiving experience preferred
• Ability to move about plant and operate lifting equipment in a safe manner
• Experience in handling UPS and FEDEX related documents
• Computer literacy to input and track inventory data
• Understanding of plant flow and warehouse layouts
• Understanding of Lean principles preferred
• Lift and push materials over fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to communicate with factory supervision effectively
• Wear all safety equipment as required
• Ability to work overtime

Work Environment:

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements

• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand (75%); walk (20%); stoop, kneel or crouch (5%), as required
• Able to wear safety glasses and foot protection throughout shift
• Able to wear hearing protectors (earplugs) throughout the shift while working in an environment with moderate noise levels

To apply for this position, please complete an employment application and send it to careers @gorbel.com.

Gorbel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location