Shipping and Receiving Associate

Morris-; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Job summary

Morris & Associates in Garner, NC is seeking a Warehouse Materials Associate to support shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks in a fast-paced facility. You will verify shipments, prepare items for transport, and maintain accurate records to ensure on-time deliveries.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 1 year of shipping/receiving or warehouse experience, plus forklift competency. Overtime may be required; excellent teamwork and safety-mindedness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Shipping and Receiving: 1 year min (preferred).
• Warehouse: 1 year min (preferred).
• Forklift/Material handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and keeps records on incoming shipments and routes items appropriately.
• Prepares items for shipping, determines shipping method, and labels packages.
• Inspects shipments for damages or shortages and reports discrepancies.
• Operates forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Maintains inventory accuracy through cycle counts and audits.
• Ensures a clean, safe, and organized work environment following OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift/Material handling

Job description

About Us

Morris & Associates is a US-based, global provider of custom process cooling solutions. The company began in 1949 with a focus on providing process cooling solutions to the rapidly expanding poultry processing industry. Since then, we have expanded to provide process cooling solutions around the world for a variety of industries with Morris equipment currently found in 50 countries and 5 continents. https://morristhermal.com

Job Description:

Handling of incoming and outgoing packages/shipments in a warehouse. Job duties include packaging and weighing items, printing shipping labels and postage, inspecting goods received for damage and distributing products to other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Receiving

• Verifies and keeps records on incoming shipments. Verifies materials received are as ordered and routes incoming items to appropriate locations.
• Receive and unload incoming materials and compare information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment.
• Inspects shipments for damages or defects or shortages; records discrepancies, damages or questionable conditions to supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
• Identify shipments without purchase order and delivers items to requisitioning departments.
• Unpack, examines and label parts prior to stocking.
• Process all defective and/or return shipments from customers for replacement or credit.
• Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of parts/equipment.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly conditions and follows prescribed safety regulations.

Parts Shipping

• Prepares items for shipping ensuring cost effective courier services.
• Determine most economical and efficient shipping method.
• Select appropriate shipping container.
• Packs items to ensure safe delivery.
• Properly label packages and follow shipping instructions as provided by customer.
• Prepare bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities and destination are correct.
• Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents.
• Generate End of Day manifest reports for accounting.
• Operate company vehicle to deliver shipments to UPS/FedEx locations.

Inventory & Warehouse Support

• Maintain accurate inventory counts through cycle counts and audits
• Assist with inventory organization and warehouse layout improvements
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Safety & Compliance

• Follow company safety policies and OSHA guidelines
• Properly handle hazardous or regulated materials, if applicable
• Report safety concerns or incidents promptly

Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Shipping and Receiving: 1 year min (preferred)
• Warehouse: 1 year min (preferred)
• Forklift/Material handling experience

Skills & Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Time management and multitasking
• Teamwork and communication
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Safe work habits

Work Environment

• Warehouse setting with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and physical activity
• May require occasional overtime to meet operational demands

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!