Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under close supervision, performs routine material handling and clerical tasks associated with the shipment of finished goods, intercompany raw materials, consigned materials, or other outbound shipments. Responsible for verification and recordkeeping of outgoing shipments and preparation of items for shipment. Attendance is an essential function of the position. Provides clerical and material handling support for all activities in the shipping function while maintaining a high degree of accuracy in procedural transactions.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pulls, stages, and prepares product for shipment including any necessary packaging and labeling according to customer order information and provided customer order reports.

• Creates required shipping documents and bills of lading, performs shipping transactions, and transmits ASN’s to customers based on specifications.

• Performs other shipping activities including supplier returns, subcontracted operations, and customer consigned empty containers.

• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure quantity and weight accuracy meets shipment specifications, as well as verifies product and packaging is without damage and is loaded properly for safe transportation.

• Operates various material handling equipment, including forklifts, hand trucks, hoists, and scales to move, convey or hoist shipments from shipping platform to designated areas.

• Communicates with other appropriate Materials Department personnel as well as Production, Quality, other internal departments, and contracted carriers as is necessary to coordinate and ensure accurate and timely Shipping and material handling activities.

• Performs computer data entry to process inventory transactions required for shipping activities as well as other material movements/transfers with the plant.

• Prepares necessary forms and documents as required by established procedures and maintains records and files required within the Shipping Department.

• Prepares inventory audits or cycle counts. Supports Physical Inventory.

• Participates in inventory ordering procedures related to Kanban and other pull system requirements.

• Maintains inventory of department materials or supplies.

• Actively participates in Kaizen and other continuous improvement activities.

• Safely performs all tasks listed in accordance with company safety policy and all state and federal requirements.

• Assumes other Shipping and warehouse duties when needed.

• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES):

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six to nine months of related experience
• Must be able to pass the Shipping Associate Training Checklist confirming training and knowledge of all procedures in the Shipping Department
• Must be proficient in basic mathematics.
• Able to read, comprehend, and carry out written and verbal instructions, correspondence, and memos.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Manual Dexterity: Work requiring moderate speed and an extremely high degree of accuracy in operating machines or entering or retrieving computer data.
• Physical Effort: Work involves light to medium types of physical exertion (i.e., bending, lifting, squatting, and twisting with average weight materials or equipment). Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to vibration.
• Is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and moderate heat and cold.
• Works where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements of personnel as classified.