Shipping/Receiving Specialist

Ridge Corporation; Ohio; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly wage increases

Benefits after 30 days of employment

Company 401K with immediate vesting

Nine paid holidays and vacation onDate

Job summary

Ridge Corporation in Frazeysburg, OH is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Specialist to handle material handling, inventory control, and logistics within a manufacturing environment. The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with WMS, and forklift operation.

The candidate will work with production, purchasing, scheduling, and shipping/receiving personnel, ensuring accurate inventory and safe outbound shipments. Overtime may be required; 5S and safety policies apply.

Qualifications

• High school or college graduate.
• Two years job related experience.
• Work experience in a fast paced industrial environment.
• Ample knowledge of standard manufacturing inventory control, shipping and receiving procedures.
• Familiarity with cycle counts, physical inventories, and receiving inspections.
• Ability to perform visual validation of received merchandise to quality, description and package details from original purchase order.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and independently troubleshoot problems.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Warehouse management systems experience preferred with RF functions.
• Knowledge of company safety, OSHA and department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Material handling including loading/unloading and crane usage.
• Movement of materials in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Printing labels and maintaining accurate inventory labeling.
• Planning and packing outbound shipments to maximize trailer space.
• Loading/unloading trailers safely and efficiently.
• Interfacing with production, purchasing, scheduling, and shipping/receiving personnel.
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of shipping/receiving areas.
• Following 5S methodology and learning work instructions.

Skills

Forklift operation

WMS navigation

Inventory control

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS software

RF devices

Barcode scanners

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Title:Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Location:Frazeysburg, OH

Schedule:Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

• (2) 15 min paid breaks and (1) 30 min unpaid lunch

Pay Rate:Starting up to $19.25/hr

Job Summary:

The chosen candidate must knowledge of shipping, receiving, material handling, inventory, and production practices in a manufacturing environment. The Candidate must be comfortable with technology and possess at least a basic level of computer skills including spreadsheet development and usage. Previous work experience in a fast paced industrial environment is required. The person selected will be working directly with production, purchasing, scheduling, and shipping/receiving personnel.

Primary Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following:

1. Material Handling

a. Large forklift and overhead crane usage including loading/unloading trucks; moving materials to/from pallet racking; delivery of materials to/from production and shipping areas on plant floor

b. Movement of materials systematically in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to maintain accurate inventory information

2. Inventory Control

a. Conducting cycle counts and physical inventories, following FIFO material handling procedures, and maintaining inventory locations including floor inventory (organization and cleaning)

b. Printing labels and maintaining accurate inventory labeling

3. Logistics

a. Ensuring proper packaging on all outbound shipments

b. Planning how to load trailer in order to best utilize space on/in trailer and allow for safe loading, transit, and unloading

c. Loading and unloading trailers efficiently and safely to ensure no damage to product or equipment

4. General

a. Interfacing with production employees, plant management, sales team, customers and suppliers

b. Facilitating communication between departments and Ridge facilities regarding shipping & receiving

c. Resolving situations quickly by communicating status of problem and working with the appropriate team members, customers, and sales associates until all related issues are resolved

d. Maintaining organization and cleanliness of shipping and receiving areas including outdoor loading and storage areas

e. Ability to learn and follow work instructions

f. Meet / Exceed production standards and goals

g. Ability to work both independently and with a team

h. Produce shipping pallets/crates utilizing small power tools following general construction techniques.

i. Follows Company safety and department policies and procedures.

j. Maintains neat and clean work environment following 5S methodology

k. Makes recommendations to continually improve processes.

l. Performs other duties as assigned.

Primary Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or abilitiesrequired. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

1. High school or college graduate
2. Two years job related experience required
3. Work experience in a fast paced industrial environment
4. Ample knowledge of standard manufacturing inventory control, shipping and receiving procedures
5. Familiarity with cycle counts, physical inventories, and receiving inspections
6. Ability to perform visual validation of received merchandise to quality, description and package details from original purchase order
7. Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at one time and to independently troubleshoot problems
8. Excellent time management and communication skills
9. Willingness to work overtime when needed
10. Ability to work both independently and with a team
11. Warehouse management systems experience preferred with ability to perform RF functions.
12. Forklift operation certification required. Must be acquired on the job within 90 days
13. Knowledge of company safety, OSHA and department policies and procedures.
14. Crane experience helpful but not required
15. Good applied interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
16. Ability to read and comprehend basic English and perform basic math functions.
17. Ability to be self-motivated.

Workplace Experience:

Previousmanufacturing experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to Stand for Long Periods of Time
• Ability to operate equipment safely

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequiredofpersonnel so classified.Managementmaintainsthe right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Opportunity for Quarterly Wage Rate Increases
• Competitive Benefits Package after 30 Days of Employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Short Term andLong TermDisability, etc.)
• Company Match 401K and Immediate Vesting
• Nine Paid Holidays and 40Hours of Vacation upon Date of Hire
• FUN Place to Work, Annual Field Day, Monthly Employee Meetings, Food Trucks and more

Our policy is toprovideequal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.