Shipping and Receiving

Date: March 7, 2025

Department: Logistics/ Shipping & Receiving

Business Unit: American Recycling Center

Location: Owosso, MI

Reports To: Brandy Copeland, Procurement & Logistics Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: Hourly

Summary The shipping and receiving associates are responsible for safe, accurate and efficient processing of all incoming and outbound shipments, including safe loading and unloading, document management, and systematic storage of raw material and finished goods products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Safe and accurate operation of forklift and other necessary equipment and machinery

2. Knowledge of raw material, finished goods and all binders

3. Evaluate raw material for contaminants and sort based on finished good/supplier requirements

4. Accurately prepare outbound shipments based on BOL/picklist while maintaining quality and safety standards

5. Verify accuracy of “ready to ship” orders against BOL and picklist items, including quantities, weights, etc.

6. Maintain and support systematic storage, provide as backup to S&R Supervisor for inventory counts, spot counts as needed

7. Determine labeling requirements including but not limited to preparing and affixing inventory labels, shipping labels, or private labeling

8. General housekeeping, organization & maintenance of the dock, inventory areas, material storage buildings and inbound raw area

9. Retain and distribute required inbound and outbound documents, including BOL, pick list, other as applicable

10. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide

11. Safe and proper loading and offloading of product, goods, etc. in and out of trailers, flatbeds, mobile dock, containers, including proper use of safety guards (dock plate, wheel chalking, jacks, etc.)

12. Maintain required training and certifications, as applicable

13. Adept in shifting focus and priorities “on the fly”, based on dynamic workload demands

14. Communicate professionally and effectively with teammates across multiple departments

15. Look for improvement and efficiency opportunities

16. Attendance at necessary company meetings (shipper meeting, ops. meeting)

17. Other duties that may be assigned by Manager

Competencies (check all that apply)

• Analytical Decision-Making

• Communication

• Learning & Development

• Planning & Organizing

• Professionalism & Integrity

• Financial Management

• Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking

• Teamwork & Relationship-Building

• Results Orientation

• EEO Accountability

• Managing Others

Education and/or Experience

· High School diploma or equivalent

· 1 year of shipping & receiving experience, preferred

· 1 year of forklift experience

· Inventory management experience, helpful

Computer Skills

Intermediate-level computer familiarity, including Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word and TEAMS.

Other Requirements

Relevant math, verbal and writing skills

Professional communication and representation of the company

Good organizational and time management skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

Punctuality and reliability

Ability and willingness to work in extreme conditions, including unregulated temperatures and/or unclean, dark, damp or small spaces

Physical lifting/carrying of #55

Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time

Other Skills

PlayCore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Owosso, MI 48867 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Owosso, MI 48867: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $17