Shipping and Receiving Associate

POSITION PURPOSE: Performs activities related to shipping, receiving of parcels, packages and raw materials. Investigates shipping complaints and performs routine inventory activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

· Attends all required safety meetings and training sessions.

· Follows all company safety & security procedures and policies.

· Maintain assigned stock and overflow areas by keeping inventory rotated and fronted.

· Pull, package, and ship orders of various sizes as applicable.

· Determine acceptability of stock for sale and make necessary decisions regarding reclamation/disposition of stock not acceptable for shipment.

· Prioritize work in a timely manner as the day progresses to insure shipment of expedited, rush, and oldest orders.

· Maintain working knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to the storage and transportation of all RICCA CHEMICAL products, particularly those governing Hazardous Materials.

· Prepare Bills of Lading in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

· Be able to rate shipments of all sizes and estimate freight costs when requested.

· Utilize the computers to produce the tasks/information needed.

· Receive incoming items according to the most recent procedure.

· Manages the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.

· Collaborates and communicates with production, customer service representatives, service providers, and others involved in the shipment and receipt of products.

· Tracks, traces, and updates the status of incoming and outgoing shipments.

· Maintains a clean, neat, and member-ready area.

· Promptly unloads trucks and deliveries and sorts and stocks receivables.

· Maintains an accurate log sheet of daily moves, scanning inventory, and counting accurately.

· Engages with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude.

· Provides additional backup support for Shipping and Receiving departments.

· Any other tasks deemed necessary.

· Commitment to the organizations values; H*igh Standards, Bias for Action, Teamwork, C*ustomer

O*bsession, Trust, Accountability, Innovation and Growth & L*earning.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

· Scanning and sorting incoming and outgoing stock.

· Receiving, stocking, and stacking.

· Pulling, packing, and loading.

· Good written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong sense of time organization and urgency.

· Able to work independently and within a team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· High school diploma or GED equivalent.

· Basic knowledge or experience in warehouse procedures.

· Knowledge of computer applications and basic mathematics and computer skills.

· Ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Organizational skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical environment may require the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. This position may be working in the warehouse under various indoor environmental conditions, including supplemental heating in the winter months and without air-conditioning in the summer months. May be requested to work overtime and weekends. The position may occasionally be exposed to ruptured, leaking packages, some of which may contain Hazardous Materials. Where appropriate, proper safety equipment should be utilized and/or appropriate personnel notified. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals. This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds occasionally.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded.

Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Shipping & receiving: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person