Shipping and Receiving Associate

We are a specialty chemical manufacturing seeking shipping & receiving help within our manufacturing facility in Canton, GA. We currently operate in 8 hour shifts between the hours of 8AM. - 5 PM. M- F. with a 1 hour lunch break. We do not tend to work weekends.

Be mindful that this job is in a fast paced warehouse environment. You will have to be able to pick up at minimum 50lbs, will be operating on a fork lift, and will be need to be computer literate.

The fun stuff: we have a very great culture here within our organization. You have direct access to the CEO, upper management, and middle management. You are not just a number here. Your ideas and concerns are valued and quite often utilized in the improvement of our processes. We value the voice of our work force and want to create a healthy and safe work environment. We have multiple outings a year, cook outs, etc. We smile and laugh a lot here. Happy employees net positive results that reflect in the bottom line.

If you are self motivated, work well on your own, can self manage, and take pride in anything and everything you put your mind to, you are a prime candidate. You will have daily tasks assigned to you, but you will not have someone looking over your shoulder, you will be trusted to accomplish your tasks by the deadline set. Help is always available.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for keeping records of all products shipped and Receiving paperwork is handed over to Purchasing.
• Prepare shipments, print shipping labels and shipping documents and ensure that all orders have been filled correctly.
• Receive incoming shipments.
• Operate lift trucks or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments or areas.
• Properly label all hazardous materials
• Responsible for reporting any returned product to the Plant Manager and Customer Accounts Coordinator as it arrives.
• Obtain freight quotes and schedule freight pickups and deliveries.
• Responsible for utilizing prescribed rotation practices of raw materials and finished goods in stock; following FIFO.

Education

• Experience Minimum - High School Diploma or GED

Specific Skills

• Fork Lift Certified. (or will be certified upon hire)
• Basic computer literacy: Microsoft Office, TMS system, ERP system
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in hot or cold climates.
• Self-starter that responds to direction and assumes responsibility for completing tasks on time.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and adapt to changing environments; many forces impact this position that are outside of the coordinators control; candidate must be able to handle frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Attendance and punctuality, must consistently be at work on time.
• Must have physical stamina to work in a fast paced environment for 8-10 hours.
• Must be able to accurately weigh materials using different types of scales.
• Able to obtain all necessary certifications.
• Ability to tolerate and wear safety glasses during working hours in the plant and other safety equipment.
• Experience preferred but not required for eligibility, in a previous shipping/receiving roll, warehousing, or chemical production facility.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Shipping & receiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person