Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Gilson; Alabama; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilson in Alabama seeks a Warehouse Associate to receive incoming materials, verify counts, and prepare items for orders. You will pull stock from inventory, ship to internal departments, and keep accurate records and filing systems.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months in shipping/receiving, familiarity with ERP systems and basic warehouse equipment, and willingness to become forklift certified within two weeks.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• Minimum 6 months in shipping, receiving and warehouse operations preferred.
• Experience with foreign shipping procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of shipping and receiving with accurate records.
• Determine shipment method using routes and rates.
• Affix shipping labels identifying information on cartons or pallets.
• Unpack incoming shipments, record shortages/overages, and rectify issues.
• Coordinate items routing to internal departments and maintain cycle counts.
• Operate powered industrial trucks and hand equipment.

Skills

Computer operation

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Receives incoming materials and equipment; verifies count, accuracy and condition, and prepares material for order. Pulls stock from inventory, prepares for and delivers warehouse merchandise to internal departments. Maintains accurate records and filing systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Shipping/Receiving duties:

• Handles all aspects of shipping and receiving while keeping accurate records.
• Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates.
• Affixes shipping labels on cartons or pallets identifying shipping information, using proper equipment.
• Selects and assembles proper shipping containers using proper shipping fillers.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages/overages and rectifies all situations.
• Routes items appropriately to internal departments.
• Maintains cycle counts.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interacts with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Sales personnel to ensure timely shipment and receipt of products.
• Interact with transport personnel such as UPS, FEDEX, DHL and other common carriers.
• Maintain housekeeping in work area and warehouses. Ensure inventory is properly stored, aisles kept free of obstructions and trash is picked up and properly disposed.
• Assist Facilities group with seasonal activities.
• Operate powered industrial trucks and hand equipment to handle and transport materials or load and unload trucks.
• Upkeep of all warehouses to include shelf labeling, tracking and general cleanliness.
• Upkeep of all warehouse aisles-nothing on the floor, nothing hanging over the shelving.
• Observe required safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• High School Graduate (or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 6 months in shipping, receiving and warehouse operations preferred.

SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE

• Computer operation, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, ERP systems.
• Familiarity with basic warehouse and shipping machines and tools.

PHYSICAL ABILITY

• Ability to liftup-to75 lbs.

OTHER

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to be on your feet all day.
• Ability to work well with others on a team.
• Ability to acquire new skills and to accommodate change in the workplace.
• Become forklift certified within 2 weeks of hire.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE DESIRED

• Experience with foreign shipping procedures preferred.