Shipping and Receiving Associate

AMETEK; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK is seeking an individual in St. Louis, Missouri for an essential role involving the receiving and handling of supplies and materials. The position requires operating hand trucks or forklifts, preparing shipments, and ensuring paperwork accuracy.

A high school diploma is required alongside 3-5 years of related experience. The role offers a salary range of $40,000 to $45,000 annually and emphasizes adherence to safety and departmental standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives supplies and materials, sorts by priority and reviews orders.
• Operates hand truck or forklift to unload shipments.
• Examines paperwork for received items and prepares shipments.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives supplies and materials, sorts by priority; reviews orders to ensure appropriate supplies and/or materials have been received.
• Reviews paperwork for received items; creates and issues work orders; paperwork and units routed to appropriate department.
• Operates hand truck or forklift to unload shipments from trucks.
• Fill out purchase orders requesting shipping supplies.
• Examines paperwork and unit, packs items, uses computer to generate shipping information for the carrier.
• Prepares shipments for FedEx, UPS, etc., including hazmat/dangerous goods shipments.
• Resolves receiving discrepancies by comparing purchase order(s) to delivery documentation
• Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
• Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
• Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents.
• May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Observes all safety and security procedures and protocols.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

• 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 40,000
Salary Maximum: 45,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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