Shipping & Receiving Associate

The Shipping & Receiving Associate will work in the TRP warehouse and shipping areas to support both incoming and outgoing materials and products.  General duties include loading and unloading trucks, driving a lift truck, packaging, labeling, maintaining a clean and organized inventory/warehouse, and arranging for transportation.  Strong attention to detail is mandatory for proper counts, paperwork, computerized notifications, and complete/accurate documentation.

The Shipping & Receiving Associate will work in the TRP warehouse and shipping areas to support both incoming and outgoing materials and products.  General duties include loading and unloading trucks, driving a lift truck, packaging, labeling, maintaining a clean and organized inventory/warehouse, and arranging for transportation.  Strong attention to detail is mandatory for proper counts, paperwork, computerized notifications, and complete/accurate documentation.

• →Follow all corporate policies, including attendance and safety.
• →Verify quantity against supplier paperwork. (i.e. Packing Slip / Bill of Lading)
• →Wrap, label, prepare paperwork and confirm quality testing for all shipments leaving the facility, and transmit ASN (Advanced Shipping Notification) when applicable.
• →Identify, label and store materials in pre-designated areas.
• →Coordination of deliveries, which involves assistance in safely loading/unloading of vehicles.
• →Must be motivated towards productivity improvements, safety and quality awareness.
• →Keep work areas safe/clean at all times including but not limited to: Outside docks, receiving area, all aisles, workstations, excess pallet wrap hanging off skids.
• →Properly inspect and maintain material handling equipment prior to start of shift in accordance with OSHA regulation.
• →Verify inventory through weekly cycle counting.
• →Lifting of ~30 lbs. Unaided from floor to chest frequently.
• →Ability to think ahead, anticipate problems, make decisions and take action.
• →Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Previous shipping/receiving experience (domestic/international) preferred
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Lotus notes, UPS World Ship and Fed-Ex Power ship.
• Minimum of 1 year QAD or equivalent experience preferred.
• ASN database experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain and record accurate information both manually and electronically.
• Strong math, and organizational skills.
• Excellent internal and external communication skills
• Ability to work in a "TEAM" environment.
• Properly utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Commitment to perform tasks correctly the first time.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts. (ELS)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous shipping & receiving experience preferred.

• Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to drive a lift truck, and lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Ability to climb a ladder frequently carrying 10 pound boxes