Shipping and Receiving Lead

AMETEK; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Shipping and Receiving Specialist to manage logistics efficiently. The role involves preparing shipments, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in shipping, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued, and help streamline operations in a supportive environment. This position offers a chance to grow within a respected company while maintaining high standards of quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of shipping/receiving experience, preferably in aviation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepares shipments and selects economical shipping methods.
• Inspects shipments for damages and resolves discrepancies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quantum

Job description

Position Summary:

• Performs a variety of shipping and receiving tasks. Verifies materials received are as ordered and routes incoming items to appropriate departments/locations. Prepares items for shipment ensuring cost effective courier services. Leads the work of shipping and receiving personnel performing related work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; determines most economical and efficient shipping method; selects appropriate shipping container; packs items to ensure safe delivery.
• 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.
• Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.
• 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.
• May operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may operate shrink-wrap machine; may operate company vehicle to deliver shipments; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area; may lock warehouse and set alarms.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Leads, guides, and trains employees performing related work.
• Observes all safety and security procedures.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 yearsof work experience. Shipping/Receiving experience within the aviation industry preferred.
• Knowledge of electronic business systems Microsoft Office, Quantum or other internal business management system.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work well under pressure, multi task and meet deadlines.
• Looking for a hands-on individual with the ability to see the big picture.
• Proven team player who has demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, well-developed problem-solving skills, solid organizational skill; and the demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively relate to all levels of the organization.
• Strong business judgment and ethical work habits.
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, vendors, and customers.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
• Customer focused and results oriented.
• Strong troubleshooting knowledge down to component level using measuring gauges and test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Parts Manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must read, write and speak English fluently.

Typical Working Conditions:

• Work will be conducted mostly indoors in a “shop” type environment.
• Exposure to heat or cold will mostly be limited to when walking from one building to another or if bay doors have been opened to allow for shipping and receiving activities. The use of PPE such as safety glasses and safety toed shoes are required in designated working areas.

Essential Physical Tasks:

Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds including the use of pneumatic and manual lifting devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other:

• Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Green card holder.
• Travel: 0%.
• Relocation is not available for this position.