Shipping & Receiving Specialist: Inventory & QA

CoorsTek; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Company-Matched 401K (USA only)

HSA with Company Contribution

Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA)

Job summary

CoorsTek is hiring a Shipping/Receiving Associate I in Oak Ridge, TN. Responsibilities include packing, documentation, receiving, and material handling. The role supports quality checks, inventory coordination, and safe operations with forklifts and hand trucks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 3 years shipping experience. Target range and equal opportunity statements are included in the posting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years shipping or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assembles required materials to be used in packing items for replacement or repair; including building crates as required.
• Accurately generates packing slips, Bills of Lading, Shipper’s letters of Instruction or other required documentation.
• Processes materials and supplies according to written procedure while following all EHS guidelines.
• Handles outgoing hazardous material shipments according to regulations when required.
• Interviews and negotiates with freight forwarders to obtain best service and pricing when required.
• Performs all receiving tasks following approved work instructions and established procedures involved with receiving and distributing supplies/materials under minimal supervision.
• Verifies physical counts against documentation to assure accuracy of goods received.
• Prepares and maintains records of stock room operations as required.
• Assists in Quality Control procedures required for critical items including checking for required certificates for received shipments and completing incoming inspection procedures specified for each material.
• Coordinates, clarifies, and prioritizes receiving functions and inventory stores.
• Helps unload and inspect incoming packaging and product for damage and correct documentation.
• Assists in Quality Control Audits for receiving procedures when requested.
• Confers with purchasing, planning and manufacturing personnel to assure coordinated activities.
• Maintains Kanban ordering systems for plant supplies and materials.
• Conveys material to and from storage using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts following safety rules.
• Orders and stocks supplies for daily plant function as well as production related materials.
• Transports materials, parts, supplies and equipment as well as packing and shipping product throughout facility.
• Exhibits good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail when transporting materials.
• Acts as “go to” person for procedures, equipment or information in absence of departmental leader.
• Interacts with internal customers and external suppliers to obtain supplies/materials cost-effectively.
• Provides training/cross-training as needed.
• Uses manufacturing computer system to prepare and record required data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Verbal/written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand trucks

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

CoorsTek is hiring a Shipping/Receiving Associate I in Oak Ridge, TN. Responsibilities include packing, documentation, receiving, and material handling. The role supports quality checks, inventory coordination, and safe operations with forklifts and hand trucks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 3 years shipping experience. Target range and equal opportunity statements are included in the posting.