Shipping & Receiving Specialist — Great Place to Work

L&S-Electric,-Inc; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Safety glasses and shoe program

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

L&S Electric located in Appleton, WI, is seeking aShipping/Receiving Associate to verify incoming and outgoing shipments and coordinate with carriers. The role requires operating trucks, handling packing, and maintaining shipping records in a fast-paced environment.

We offer health/dental/vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with match, PPE provision, and opportunities for performance-based bonuses, with EAP support for employees.

Qualifications

• Must have valid DOT medical card and Class B CDL or willing to obtain CDL.
• Familiar with driver DOT logs and auditing procedures.
• Ability to operate company trucks in varying weather conditions to safely transport goods or material.
• Possess basic computer knowledge and ability to use the computer efficiently.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Team player and willing to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Must be willing to work overtime, on weekdays, and or weekends to meet customer service requirements.
• Able to wear required PPE.
• Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment.
• Determine shipping method for materials using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates.
• Prepare documents such as work orders, bills of lading and shipping orders, to route materials.
• Confer and correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damage, shortages and non-conformance to specifications.
• Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
• Coordinate with operations management to deliver repair materials to departments or inventory with priority given to critical orders using work devices, such as hand-truck, conveyor or sorting bins.
• Pack, seal, label and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools and postage meter.
• Contact the carrier representative to decide and issue instructions for the shipping and delivery of materials.
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting and record keeping purposes.
• Compute amounts, such as space available and shipping, storage and demurrage charges, using calculator or price list.
• Be in general locality of the shipping areas during known delivery times. Assist in loading/unloading of L&S and freight trucks.
• Organize and maintain an inter-shop shipping area.
• Prepare shipments so that they are organized and ready to go, in a timely manner.
• Follow all applicable work instructions.
• Perform vehicle maintenance, including care of forklifts.
• Receive in new products and repair stock, on computer system.
• Print new product orders on a computer system.
• Process all incoming/outgoing UPS, Fed-Ex and freight carrier shipments.
• Keep the building and surrounding grounds clean and in good condition.
• Perform other activities as directed by supervisor.

Skills

DOT CDL

DOT logs/auditing

Truck operation

Computer literacy

Lifting 50 lbs

Team player

Communication skills

Overtime willingness

Forklift operation

Rigging and overhead cranes

Time management

English communication (preferred)

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

N/A

Job description

L&S Electric located in Appleton, WI, is seeking aShipping/Receiving Associate to verify incoming and outgoing shipments and coordinate with carriers. The role requires operating trucks, handling packing, and maintaining shipping records in a fast-paced environment.

We offer health/dental/vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with match, PPE provision, and opportunities for performance-based bonuses, with EAP support for employees.