Receiver/Shipper

Gorbel®, Inc.; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorbel® is seeking a Receiver/Shipper for its United States facility. The role focuses on the efficient flow of incoming materials and preparation of outgoing shipments using forklifts, cranes, and hoists while maintaining accuracy with ERP systems.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to read tape measures and blueprints. Team members will read, interpret, and process purchase orders, and generate shipping logs for floor supervisors and managers.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read a tape measure and blueprints.
• Experience operating forklifts, cranes or hoist systems preferred.
• Computer literacy with Windows, Word, Excel, and related software.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload trucks of raw steel beams and palletized loads up to 60 feet.
• Operate forklifts, cranes and hoists to move heavy, unbalanced loads.
• Create and stage custom skids and packaging to protect loads.
• Process Purchase Orders and distribute shipping logs to supervisors.
• Communicate with logistics/purchasing to ensure invoice accuracy and resolve issues.
• Inspect incoming/outgoing material for quality and quantity.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane certification

Blueprint reading

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Job description

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives. That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission. We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York. Work Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Job Description: The Receiver/Shipper is responsible for the efficient flow of incoming materials, and the efficient preparation of outgoing materials. Through the use of various material handling equipment, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload trucks of raw steel beams, non standardized and palletized loads ranging in size up to 60 foot lengths.
• Utilize forklifts, cranes and hoist systems to maneuver unbalanced loads weighing in excess of 1,000 pounds and 30 feet in length throughout the facility
• Build custom skids and custom packaging as required
• Use problem solving skills to stage and palletized loads in an efficient and cost-effective manner on outbound trailers. This includes skidding, banding, wrapping and crating product in a way that saves space and time, and ensures loads are protected during transport.
• Obtain, Read, Interpret, and Process Purchase Orders to ensure accuracy and prioritize resources as necessary.
• Create and distribute up to date and accurate shipping logs to floor supervisors and upper management as required.
• Communicate effectively with logistics and purchasing agents to ensure accuracy of invoices and to seek resolution of issues as they arise.
• Inspect incoming/outgoing material for quality, dimensional accuracy, and correct quantities.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to pass truck and crane certification with training upon hire
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and other computer programs
• Ability to participate in minor data entry
• Ability to read tape measure
• Ability to read a blue print
• Ability to use hand tools requiring dexterity
• Must be able to communicate effectively with factory supervision

Work Environment

• ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand (75%); walk (20%); stoop, kneel or crouch (5%), as required.
• Ability to climb portable ladder.
• Able to wear safety glasses and foot protection throughout shift.
• Able to wear hearing protectors (ear plugs) throughout the shift while working in an environment with moderate noise levels.

Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.

The Wage Range for this role

• Receiver/Shipper I: Min $17.00 - Max $23.63
• Receiver/Shipper II: Min $17.59 - Max $26.39
• Receiver/Shipper III: Min $19.74 - Max $29.62

Looking to build a career with a company that values your input, challenges you to improve yourself, and offers you opportunities to grow and learn? More and more companies worldwide are choosing Gorbel® products to make their industrial processes easier, safer, and more productive – and we need talented people like you to help us keep up with our extraordinary growth. Take the next step in your career path with one of these exciting openings!