Shipper Receiver

MSA, The Safety Company; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support shipping and receiving operations. You will verify, pack, and move materials, ensuring accurate inventory and timely processing of orders.

This role requires forklift experience, DOT knowledge, and strong communication skills, with a minimum 40-hour work week. Applicants should have a high school diploma (some college preferred) and familiarity with Excel/Word; SAP knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work minimum 40 hours per week.
• General knowledge of shipping/receiving procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Forklift experience required.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize a large number of tasks.
• Detail oriented with accurate paperwork and records.

Responsibilities

• Verify and identify incoming materials and reference purchase orders and shipping/receiving documents.
• Note and record shortage or damaged materials and enter inventory transactions.
• Use forklift to transport materials to and from shipping trucks.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing inventory.
• May use bar code labels and scanners to track transactions.
• May assemble orders for transportation.
• Prepare shipping/receiving documents (bills of lading, packing lists, receiving reports).
• Handle routine communication with carriers, freight agents, and related departments.
• Assist in resolving damages, losses and delays.

Skills

40 hrs/wk

Shipping/Receiving basics

Independent worker

DOT regulations

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Attention to detail

Interdepartmental communication

Forklift experience

Education

High School diploma

Some college

Tools

Excel

Word

SAP

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

• Verify and identify a wide variety of incoming materials and supplies, referring to purchase orders and shipping/receiving documents.
• Note and record shortage or damaged materials and enter inventory transactions into computer files.
• Use forklift to transport materials to and from shipping trucks.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing inventory.
• May use bar code labels and scanners to track transactions.
• May Assemble orders for transportation.
• Prepare shipping/receiving documents (including bills of lading, packaging lists, receiving reports, parts and materials lists for shipping to comply with standard operations procedure).
• Handle routine communication and correspondence with carriers, freight agents, shipping services, purchasing dept., planners, and mailing agents.
• Assist in resolving matters relative to damages, losses and delays.

Qualifications

Special Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

• Must be available and flexible to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Schedule will vary with hours between Sunday - Saturday, 5:00 am - 5:00 pm.
• General knowledge of shipping/receiving procedures. Previous warehouse experience.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Solid communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize a large number of tasks.
• Be detail oriented, especially concerning accurate paperwork and records.
• Must exhibit interaction skills necessary to communicate with staff in other departments, co-workers, supervisors, and customers.
• Forklift experience required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma, some college preferred.
• Prior experience in Shipping/Receiving position.
• Computer literacy: Excel and Word.
• SAP experience preferred.