Shipping, Receiving, Driver

PennEngineering®; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PennEngineering® in Westland, MI is seeking a versatile Shipping/Receiving/Etching Clerk to support multiple functions in a single role. The position blends duties across inventory, order fulfillment, and laser etching per customer specifications.

Responsibilities include pulling and packing orders, receiving components, operating the Cobalt Pro Laser for etching, and maintaining accurate records and labels. Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Experience handling inventory, shipping, receiving and light manufacturing tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pull product from stock and prepare it for shipping to meet delivery deadlines.
• Receive supplier components and handle customer returns and in-process material.
• Etch parts using the Cobalt Pro Laser per customer specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation and labeling for traceability.
• Communicate with customers and carriers to ensure on-time delivery and service.
• Operate pallet jacks and other material handling equipment safely.
• Follow work instructions and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Safety consciousness

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cobalt Pro Laser

Electric power jack

Job description

Job Summary

This is a combined position that covers shipping, receiving and product etching. These function are interchangeable between the three areas as each associate must understand all three functions.

Position Summary

Job Summary

This is a combined position that covers shipping, receiving and product etching. These function are interchangeable between the three areas as each associate must understand all three functions.

The shipping clerk position requires the accurate fulfilling of customer orders by pulling product from inventory and preparing it for delivery to our customers, per written instructions.

This receiving position requires the accurate receiving of supplier components, customer returns, and in process material that was sent to an outside source for processing.

The etching clerk following customer specific published guidelines to etch the tool number, revision number, job number, material grade, and date of shipment into the part.

These positions are responsible for the movement and handling of product utilizing power and manual pallet jacks.

They are responsible to maintain proper identification of product, documentation, and keeping product to the correct storage locations.

These positions also require the associate to answer customer telephone calls concerning their function. The goal for this position is to ensure the highest level of customer service by following all procedures, ensuring accuracy in inventory transactions, excellent recordkeeping and document control skills, fulfilling all pick slips, product identification, and associated computer entries and paperwork. Provides excellent customer service through the safe and efficient receipt and delivery of products.

Essential Functions

Shipping and Receiving

• Pull product from stock, move and consolidate product from inventory to the shipping area, to support on time date goals.
• Puts product away in warehouse, upon receipt from intercompany purchase.
• Confirms proper identification of product, proper customer requirements, and assures proper procedures are followed to prevent mixing or contamination.
• Moves product throughout the facility utilizing an electric power jack, hand pallet jack and Hilo. Lifts containers from one skid to another and transfers product from one type of container to another, following all safety requirements.
• Deals with customers over the telephone with courtesy, tact, diplomacy, and patience, to answer questions concerning delivers and quality.
• Uses computer programs to retrieve, print, and document transactions as well as assure traceability.
• Completes required documentation without error.
• Participates in team meetings and works well with team members. Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Utilizes UPS, Federal Express, and US mail processing equipment as necessary.
• Packs and prepares skids of product for motor freight shipment as necessary.
• Creates bills of lading as necessary.
• Communicates with freight carriers as necessary.l
• Follows the appropriate work instructions

Etching

• Using the Cobalt Pro Laser etching machine the clerk follows customer specific published guidelines to etch the tool number, revision number, job number, material grade, and date of shipment into the part.
• Maintains customer specific data base in the Cobalt etching machine.
• Follows the appropriate work instruction.

Other Duties

• Completes assigned tasks, functions and special projects including picking and packing of product in a timely manner.
• Read and understand written work instructions.
• Handwriting must be legible.
• Identifies, contains, and follows all non-conformance procedures if a defective condition is found.
• Keeps work area organized and clean at all times.
• Observes all safety regulations in all duties.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Excellent communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and maneuver 35 pounds on a skid multiple times per hour.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. from floor to waist, and waist to floor, up to 25 times per hour.
• Must be able to stand throughout the entire shift.

Location

Westland, MI

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and maneuver 35 pounds on a skid multiple times per hour.
• Must be able to stand throughout the entire shift.