Shipping & Receiving Associate I

Init-Innovations-in-Transportation-In; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation package

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

INIT is seeking a warehouse associate to support our Chesapeake, VA operations. The role focuses on inventory control, accurate packing and labeling for shipping, and maintaining the security of merchandise in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of warehouse experience, strong teamwork and communication skills, and a basic understanding of purchase order software. A valid driver's license is useful for material handling and local deliveries.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Graduate of a polytechnic/technical college or technical degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep an inventory of all merchandise entering or exiting the warehouse.
• Identify missing, lost or damaged materials and notify the supervisor.
• Ensure merchandise is safely packed and labeled for shipping.
• Manage merchandise with care.
• Assist with training of newly employed workers.
• Scan labels to ensure correct destination for shipments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Negotiation with suppliers

Purchase order software

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Polytechnic/technical degree (preferred)

Tools

Purchase order software platforms

Job description

INIT is a world market leader for integrated ITS and fare collection solutions. Everything we do is based on our guiding principle to be the most innovative, reliable, and sustainable supplier within our industry. INIT’s North American headquarters is in Chesapeake, Virginia and has been awarded with numerous “Best place to work” awards over the past 10 years. INIT also has offices in Seattle, WA.

Job Responsibilities

• Keeping an inventory of all merchandise entering or exiting the warehouse.
• Identifying any missing, lost or damaged materials and immediately notify the supervisor.
• Ensuring that all the merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping.
• Managing all merchandise with appropriate care.
• Assisting with training of newly employed workers.
• Scanning labels to ensure products are shipped to the right destination

Skills and Competencies

• Warehouse job experience 0-2 years
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members, clients and suppliers.
• Negotiation skills to work with suppliers and make better deals for the company.
• An understanding of purchase order software platforms.
• Good attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate.

Physical Skills

• Required up to 50 lbs.
• The work will require you to position yourself regularly to be stationary for 50% of your work-day, and ascend/descend stairs, and kneeling and/or squatting for the remainder of your work-day.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Exposed to work environments that may contain dirt and dust.

Education

• High School Diploma required
• Graduate of a polytechnic/technical college or technical degree preferred.

Benefits:
INIT offers a generous vacation package, 401K, medical, dental, disability and life insurance.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

INIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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