Shipping and Receiving Clerk

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands.  Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America.  Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.  We are solutions-based.  We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:  Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description:

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for the material inventory within different departments as well as coordinating receiving/inventory to meet the needs of the production schedule. This role is committed to providing the highest quality service in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Essential Functions:

• Able to complete all transactions in SAP and required documentation for the position, i.e., receiver logs, process incoming/outgoing BPL and any/all associated paperwork for receiving operations.
• Process all inbound and outbound shipments of materials to/from Refresco plants and other outside warehouses as needed in SAP
• Communicate all receipts and shipments to Co-Pack customers as required via email
• Update and enter all receivers and shippers for material that arrives and ships from Joplin Refresco and offsite facilities into SAP in a timely manner (all loads are to be entered within 24hrs)
• Maintain efficient means of communication to Planning Dept and outside warehouses to prevent and alleviate ASAP orders, goal to provide 24-hour notice for delivery needed materials
• Complete all necessary Materials Inbound/Outbound transactions with SAP
• Maintain Printed Tag for materials to be delivered and practice FIFO compliance and batch integrity for materials within the plant and SAP
• Maintain required department documents – collect, review, and advise, (receiving logs, count sheets, etc.)
• Scan and maintain all documents related to receiving and shipping of materials in digital form. Email required receiving documents to Co-pack customers
• Create, maintain, and update an accurate daily Inbound/Outbound schedule to include all material transfers using information gathered from SAP and Planning Department, to be emailed to Receiving/Materials & Batching Leadership and other appropriate teams
• Maintain all software documents and tables relating to receiving. (Excel, Word, SAP and other programs as needed)
• Coordinate Raw Material returns to outside warehouses and Rigid Plastics as needed
• Facilitate efficient movement of shuttles/empty trailers between plant and warehouses and communicate this information within the plant
• Co-ordinates material and order as needed from outside warehouse to include but not limited to Bottles, packaging, closures and raw materials
• Practice FIFO compliance and maintain batch integrity for raw material within the plant and SAP
• Direct all inbound carriers to designated door(s) for efficient unloading
• Frequent and Daily communication in a friendly and respectful manner with OTR drivers as required
• Maintain and update Driver Sign-in log with required accurate driver name, carrier name, PO numbers and cell phone contact information
• Ensure all Maintenance parts and other department orders delivered are communicated to appropriate departments in a timely manner
• Ensure all Maintenance parts and other department orders delivered are communicated to appropriate departments in a timely manner
• Maintain emails and communication to vendors and other departments within the plant
• Evaluate production schedule changes to accurately communicate needed materials and shortages
• Coordinates material ordering from outside warehouses
• Update all Material PO’s and follow up on delivery schedule when orders are late
• Transfer materials from outside warehouses and Rigid in SAP as needed
• Ensure correct raw materials have been/are staged and ready for daily production schedules
• Receive and maintain and ship HazMat Shipping certification, using FedEx or UPS as determined by plant operations
• Process and maintain material SAP transaction from both onsite and offsite locations as required
• Report all inbound material quality issues to appropriate departments and leadership via email and phone
• Process and complete all inbound and outbound label shipments/transfers to/from Refresco plants and vendors and other outside warehouses as needed in SAP
• Communicate to all departments any identified label shortages
• Understand and be able to assist Label Department process when required or needed
• Unload LTL material inbounds as workload permits
• Assist Team Leadership with material issues as needed
• Assist Leadership with establishing and maintaining efficient means of communication to Batching and Planning Dept to prevent and alleviate ASAP orders, goal to provide 24-hour notice for delivery needed materials
• Process ASAP and Shuttle requests within plant and offsite warehouses
• Coordinate with Shipping Office and Line Driver personnel on efficient door placement of inbound bottle loads
• Communicate delayed or late inbounds with Planning and Material leadership
• Assist Materials leadership with developing a Daily Materials Received Log of all materials received, to be emailed to appropriate departments
• Assist with delivery of Maintenance, IT and Office materials daily as time permits
• Receive and maintain Forklift Operator certification/license
• Create batching schematics, batch sheets and complete schedule changes in an accurate timely manner for batching - Must be able to track both batching and production schedules. Complete Report and email to Materials and Batching Leadership as required
• Communicate any deficient raw materials required for production are communicated to Planning, Batching, Production and Materials in a timely manner as they arise
• Frequent daily communication, via email and phone to Planning and Production Departments as required

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in Food/ Beverage Manufacturing preferred
• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point
• Able to delegate tasks and responsibilities.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop a team environment promoting internal growth
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Initiative, the ability to work independently, strong customer service orientation, strong written and verbal skills and flexibility, vision and creativity
• High level of accountability, quality and innovation (strives for high performance, emphasizes problem prevention, develops ideas for improvement, document new processes,  ensures accuracy of information
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in an organized, detailed manner, given limited time frames
• Comfortable working independently and showing initiative

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance 
• Life insurance 
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation 
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER! 

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