Shipping & Receiving Associate

Tom Trese Networking LLC

Harlan (IA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate in Harlan, Iowa. You will verify outgoing shipments, prepare items for shipment, and select shipment methods to meet schedules. You’ll also handle clerical tasks and ensure accuracy in records.

The role emphasizes hands-on shipping, forklift/crane training opportunities, and adherence to SDS/Hazcom shipping regulations. Prior shipping experience is preferred.

Qualifications

1–2 years of hands-on shipping and receiving experience.
Forklift experience a plus, will train.
Overhead crane experience a plus, will train.
Experience with measurement devices a must.
Crating or carpentry experience a plus, will train.
UPS Worldship experience a plus.
Export paperwork experience a plus.
Understanding SDS/Hazcom shipping regulations.

Responsibilities

Verify and keep records on outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.
Determine the method of shipment and affix shipping labels on cartons.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Measurement devices

Crating

UPS Worldship

Export paperwork

SDS/Hazcom knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Associate

Location: Harlan, Iowa

Salary: $18-22/hour

Job Summary of the Shipping & Receiving Associate:

The Shipping & Receiving Associate will verify and keeps records on outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Shipping & Receiving Associate:

Compares identifying information and counts weighs, or measures items of outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Determines the method of shipment.
Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons.
Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
Insert items into containers.
Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape.
Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
Maintains the inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Operates tier lift truck or uses hand-truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping schedules.
Inspect shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
Counts, weighs, measures, or examines packaging and contents for conformance to company specifications.
Compares items packed with customer's orders and other identifying data.
Performs clerical tasks such as computer data entry, typing correspondence, and keeping files.
Delivers incoming goods to respective departments.