Shipping & Receiving Associate

Knowles; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles in New Bedford, MA is seeking a full-time on-site Warehouse/Shipping specialist to maintain efficient handling and accurate records of all shipments related to the warehouse operation.

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will process domestic and international shipments, unload inbound freight, stock inventory, and handle damages or shortages with carriers and customers. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of carriers, shipping methods and handling procedures.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills – verbal, written and interpersonal.
• Computer familiarity required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use various types of material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Process outgoing domestic shipments via UPS/FEDEX portals and manual BOL.
• Consolidate weekly shipments to distributors and manage carrier portals.
• Process outgoing international export shipments and prepare export paperwork.
• Unload incoming bi-weekly shipments from Hong Kong and domestic suppliers.
• Receive, stock, and scan warehouse supplies; verify quality and handle damages/shortages.
• Perform other warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Carriers knowledge

Shipping methods

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Position Type

Full-time

Workplace Type

On-Site

Area of Interest

Supply Chain

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To maintain efficient handling and accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments as related to the warehouse operation.

REPORTS TO:

Warehouse Manager

SUBORDINATES:

None

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Shipping:

Processing outgoing domestic shipments which include processing shipments through UPS portal, FEDEX portal, and manual BOL for various freight carriers. This also includes weekly consolidation shipments to distributors, some using their own logistic portals.

Processing outgoing international export shipments which include various international export carriers which are different than domestic carriers. Some of these are online portals. The processing and completion of the export commercial invoices and ensuring export paperwork is accurate and complete.

Incoming:

Unloading of the incoming bi-weekly containers that are received from Hong Kong as well as domestic supplier shipments that are received.

Processing of the incoming purchase orders of the warehouse supplies and stocking and scanning into the stock locations.

Unloading of incoming freight and verification of the quality of the product to be free of damage. Handling of incoming freight damage and shortages and filing claims with carriers.

Other duties as required within the warehouse.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3 – 5 years related experience
• Knowledge of carriers, shipping methods and handling procedures
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills – verbal, written and interpersonal
• Computer familiarity required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use various types of material handling equipment

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate with carriers, customers, and customer service to resolve problems.
• Must have good organizational skills, computer skills, math skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Ability to utilize time efficiently to handle the large amount of daily shipments, consolidations, and all other daily activity that require specific timelines based on the different freight carriers and their pickup schedules.

The salary range for this role is$43,000 - $47,000 per year

About Knowles

Knowles is a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through extreme reliability, custom engineering, and scalable manufacturing, we enable businesses to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets.

Our high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has grown into a global organization with employees spanning 11 countries.