Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Job Description

The Shipping Receiving Specialist is responsible for inbound receiving activities and quality inspection of procured materials. Along with understanding of shipping and material movement. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 1-4 years hands-on experience within a Production / Warehouse environment. The position will require competencies that include interpersonal skills, and collaborative mindset along with an understanding of all production support operations. A sound understanding of logistics principles, particularly in a Lean environment.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Shift: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Essential Functions

• Operate large forklifts or overhead cranes (with proper training) to load/unload raw steel or other materials from trucks.
• Responsible for checking, progressing, and filing correct inspection records.
• Inspect and auditing of inbound purchased components as they are received into the facility.
• Investigate any quality issues to raise proper correct action paperwork to our procurement team as well as our suppliers.
• Manages inbound RMA’s / RGA’s for the MiTek facility.
• Ensure compliance and aid with adherence to the development of an Integrated Management System.
• Maintain best practices for receiving/put-away, and overall inventory management.
• Team player in stock room, picking, and inventory when other teammates need assistance.
• Ensures cleanliness and maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain positive employee relations and adhere to Company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Work with Global Logistics and cross functional teams to implement efficient and effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that Logistics employees are trained against.
• Attendance to work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty.
• Ability to work overtime as required and perform other duties as required.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

Education & Experience:

 High school diploma: required. Associate / bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, professional Degree preferred.

 1-3 Years Of Experience In Related Industry Preferred.

Experience with quality control for inbound purchased material preferred.

 Organizational skills and willingness to assume accountability for customer experience and plant best practices required.

Computer Skills

• Must be proficient in MS Office and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
  
  

Oral And Written Communication Skills

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information, as well as professionally answer the office phone and transfer calls.
  
  

License And/or Certification(s)

Forklift certified preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the operators may be exposed to the following: moving mechanical parts, moving product parts, vibration, moving forklifts, coolants, noise levels requiring hearing protection. Exposure to environment; heat and humidity, cold, wet conditions and outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs or less C (Constantly)

Walk C (Constantly) 11-20 lbs C (Constantly)

Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering O (Occasionally) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward C (Constantly) Over 100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder C (Constantly) Push/Pull

Climb O (Occasionally) 12 lbs or less C (Constantly)

Crawl N (Not Applicable) 13-25 lbs F (Frequently)

Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs F (Frequently)

Bend O (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

MiTek Perks

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime
  
  

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at 1 314-434-1200.

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