Shipping & Receiving Specialist - Crating, Labeling & Forklift

Kingfisher Recruiting; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate in Harlan, IA. The role verifies outgoing shipments, prepares items for shipment, and keeps precise shipping records. You will determine shipment methods, label goods, assemble containers, and move shipments using forklifts or hand-trucks.

Training is provided for forklifts and overhead cranes. Candidates should have 1–2 years in shipping/receiving, experience with measurement devices, and familiarity with SDS/HazCom shipping

Qualifications

• 1-2 years hands-on shipping and receiving experience
• Forklift experience a plus, will train
• Overhead crane experience a plus, will train
• Experience with measurement devices a must
• Crating or carpentry experience a plus, will train
• UPS Worldship experience a plus
• Export paperwork experience a plus
• Understanding SDS/Hazcom shipping regulations

Responsibilities

• Compares identifying information and counts weighs, or measures items of outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Determines the method of shipment.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons.
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
• Inserts items into containers.
• Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape.
• Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintains the inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operates tier lift truck or uses hand-truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping schedules.
• Inspect shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Counts, weighs, measures, or examines packaging and contents for conformance to company specifications.
• Compares items packed with customerdata and other identifying data.
• Performs clerical tasks such as computer data entry, typing correspondence, and keeping files.
• Delivers incoming goods to respective departments.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Inventory management

Data entry

Measurement devices

Crating or carpentry

Tools

Forklift operation

UPS Worldship

Overhead crane

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate in Harlan, IA. The role verifies outgoing shipments, prepares items for shipment, and keeps precise shipping records. You will determine shipment methods, label goods, assemble containers, and move shipments using forklifts or hand-trucks.

Training is provided for forklifts and overhead cranes. Candidates should have 1–2 years in shipping/receiving, experience with measurement devices, and familiarity with SDS/HazCom shipping