Shipping & Receiving Associate

KingRecruitingServices

Harlan (IA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

KingRecruitingServices in Harlan, IA seeks a Shipping & Receiving Associate to verify outgoing shipments, prepare items for shipment, and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities include labeling, packing, material handling, and ensuring shipments meet specifications. Requires 1–2 years shipping/receiving experience; forklift training offered as needed.

Qualifications

1-2 years of hands-on shipping and receiving experience.
Forklift experience a plus; will train.
Experience with measurement devices is 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

Verifies and keeps records on outgoing shipments.
Determines method of shipment and affixes labels.
Assembles containers and inserts items for shipment.
Posts weights and shipping charges; affixes postage.
Inspects shipments for accuracy and conformance to specs.
Maintains inventory of shipping materials.
Operates lift truck or hand-trucks to move shipments.
Delivers incoming goods to respective departments.
Performs clerical data entry and file keeping.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving experience

Measuring devices usage

Attention to detail

Tools

UPS Worldship

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Packing/Crating experience

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.