Shipping & Receiving Associate

MDS Staffing; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate for a role in Harlan, IA. The position handles verifying outgoing shipments, maintaining records, and preparing items for shipment.

Responsibilities include inspecting shipments, determining methods, labeling, packing, crane and forklift handling (training provided), and clerical data entry. Candidates need 1-2 years shipping experience and familiarity with measurement devices; forklift/crane experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on shipping and receiving experience.
• Experience with measurement devices is a must.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience are a plus; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Compares identifying information and counts weighs or measures items of outgoing shipments to verify against records.
• Determines the method of shipment and affixes labels on cartons.
• Operates lift equipment and performs clerical data entry and filing.
• Delivers incoming goods to respective departments and inspects shipments for accuracy.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift experience

Overhead crane experience

UPS Worldship

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.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Shipping & Receiving Associate:

• 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 at plus
• Understanding SDS/Hazcom shipping regulations