SUMMARY: The Shipping & Receiving Specialist is responsible for preparing, packaging, and processing outgoing shipments to ensure accurate, timely delivery of finished goods. This role supports daily shipping and receiving operations by coordinating documentation, verifying orders, and maintaining inventory accuracy while complying with company policies, customer requirements, and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage all receiving activities for in-bound materials.
Prepare and process outgoing shipments, including picking, packing, labeling, and staging products for shipment.
Verify shipment accuracy by matching items, quantities, and documentation against sales orders and packing lists.
Generate shipping documents such as bills of lading, packing slips, Certificates of conformity and carrier labels.
Coordinate with carriers and internal departments to ensure on-time shipment and delivery.
Enter and maintain accurate shipping transactions in ERP/WMS systems.
Assist with inventory control activities including cycle counts and discrepancy resolution.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping area in accordance with safety and 6S standards.
Follow company policies, quality requirements, and shipping procedures.
Support audits and compliance activities as required.
Scan batch records after job closure for record keeping requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Basic knowledge of shipping methods, freight terms, and packaging requirements.
Ability to read and interpret shipping documents and work instructions.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Accuracy and Reliability
Time Management
Customer Service Orientation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Safety Awareness

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED required.
1–3 years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, and/or logistics experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Experience with ERP/WMS systems preferred but not required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Stand under 1/3 of the time.
Walk under 1/3 of the time.
Required to sit for long periods of time.
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Reach with hands and arms 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Talk or hear 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lift up to 20 pounds under 1/3 of the time.
The above physical demands include duties such as sitting at workstation using PC, making and receiving phone inquiries, packing files, moving within company to communicate with other departments.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Moderate noise (examples: business offices with computers and printers, light traffic and visits to factory).
Some travel (1-3%) to various training courses may be required during the year.

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