Shipping & Receiving Specialist: Crating & Forklift Ready

Essenti Talent; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent in Harlan, Iowa is seeking a detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Associate to verify outgoing shipments, prepare items for shipment, and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities include selecting shipment methods, labeling, inspecting shipments for accuracy, operating forklift or hand-truck, and handling clerical data entry. Training provided for crane operations and emphasis on SDS/HazCom compliance.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on shipping and receiving experience.
• Forklift experience a plus; training provided.
• Overhead crane experience a plus; training provided.
• Experience with measurement devices required.
• Crating or carpentry experience a plus; training provided.
• UPS WorldShip experience a plus.
• Export paperwork experience a plus.
• Understanding SDS/HazCom shipping regulations.

Responsibilities

• Compare identifying information and counts to verify against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or records.
• Determine the method of shipment.
• Affix shipping labels on cartons or crates with shipping information.
• Assemble wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled ones.
• Insert items into containers and seal as needed.
• Stamps or labels with shipping instructions on crates or containers.
• Post weights, charges, and affix postage.
• Inspect shipments for accuracy and conformance to specs.
• Operate forklift or hand-truck to move shipments.
• Study notices and records to set shipping priorities and methods.
• Maintain shipping materials inventory and supplies.
• Deliver incoming goods to respective departments.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Measurement devices

Clerical tasks

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

UPS WorldShip

Job description

Essenti Talent in Harlan, Iowa is seeking a detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Associate to verify outgoing shipments, prepare items for shipment, and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities include selecting shipment methods, labeling, inspecting shipments for accuracy, operating forklift or hand-truck, and handling clerical data entry. Training provided for crane operations and emphasis on SDS/HazCom compliance.