Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Balchem Corporation; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Covington, VA to perform clerical and physical duties preparing products for shipment, verify receipt and shipment of raw materials, and maintain a sanitary warehouse. You will partner with the Administrative Coordinator to coordinate pickups and deliveries, load/unload trucks, and ensure SOP and safety compliance.

Candidates should have at least 1 year in shipping/warehousing and a valid Virginia driver’s license with forklift experience.

Qualifications

• High school level education or equivalent; minimum of one (1) year of shipping, receiving, warehousing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Valid VA driver’s license and experience driving a fork truck and loading box trailers

Responsibilities

• Receives materials and verifies that incoming shipments are correct by comparing items and quantities against bills of lading, purchase orders, manifests or related records; unloads material from trucks; inspect materials for damage; samples all raw materials as per SOP and delivers to QC department; moves materials to storage area; delivers to departments as requisitioned after QC approval; enters receipt of material data into computer
• Moves finished products from production; stretch wraps when required and stores in warehouse; upon receipt of order, prepares product for shipment; in accordance with instructions on order using SOP for labeling and package preparation
• Manages the pickup and delivery schedule in an efficient manner as to avoid detention charges as well as maximize the throughput of finished goods out the door
• Verifies that orders to be shipped are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities against shipping documents; checks to ensure shipments are properly packaged, labeled and documented; loads and secures shipments into trucks; prepares and files copies of shipping records
• Performs material handling functions; stores and maintains finished goods and raw materials in the warehouse in designated locations and in a manner that ensures that oldest inventory is used first
• Maintains warehouse and work areas according to the maintenance schedule to comply with safety and sanitation regulations and requirements
• Performs daily maintenance checks of fork truck using checklist
• Prepares and submits all receipts and required paperwork to the Administrative Coordinator
• Follows all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards
• Performs other related duties as needed. For example, perform tasks in the production area.

Skills

Shipping & receiving

Material handling

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

Company Overview

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well‑being of life on the planet, providing state‑of‑the‑art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in New Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com

Company Overview

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well‑being of life on the planet, providing state‑of‑the‑art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in New Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com

Position Summary

Performs various clerical and physical duties to prepare products for shipment; verifies receipt and shipment of raw materials and manufactured products; performs material handling and in‑house delivery services; loads and unloads trucks and maintains warehouse areas in a sanitary condition. Works with the Administrative Coordinator to schedule pickups and deliveries as well as record and file related paperwork. Performs all duties in accordance with Balchem’s SOP’s and with all safety regulations and requirements.

Essential Functions

• Receives materials and verifies that incoming shipments are correct by comparing items and quantities against bills of lading, purchase orders, manifests or related records; unloads material from trucks; inspect materials for damage; samples all raw materials as per SOP and delivers to QC department; moves materials to storage area; delivers to departments as requisitioned after QC approval; enters receipt of material data into computer
• Moves finished products from production; stretch wraps when required and stores in warehouse; upon receipt of order, prepares product for shipment; in accordance with instructions on order using SOP for labeling and package preparation
• Manages the pickup and delivery schedule in an efficient manner as to avoid detention charges as well as maximize the throughput of finished goods out the door
• Verifies that orders to be shipped are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities against shipping documents; checks to ensure shipments are properly packaged, labeled and documented; loads and secures shipments into trucks; prepares and files copies of shipping records
• Performs material handling functions; stores and maintains finished goods and raw materials in the warehouse in designated locations and in a manner that ensures that oldest inventory is used first
• Maintains warehouse and work areas according to the maintenance schedule to comply with safety and sanitation regulations and requirements
• Performs daily maintenance checks of fork truck using checklist
• Prepares and submits all receipts and required paperwork to the Administrative Coordinator
• Follows all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards
• Performs other related duties as needed. For example, perform tasks in the production area.

Requirements

• High school level education or equivalent; minimum of one (1) year of shipping, receiving, warehousing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Valid VA driver’s license and experience driving a fork truck and loading box trailers

Working Conditions

• Constant activities such as climbing, stooping, crouching, bending, reaching, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling and lifting objects up to 100 lbs. with assistance, driving fork truck, using pallet jack and hand truck
• Reads documents; operates fork truck and related material handling equipment; performs data entry on computer terminal; operates a motor vehicle
• Works inside and outside subject to temperature changes and periodic exposure to fumes, odors and dust

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