Shipping & Receiving Utility

The Timken Company; Mascot (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Timken Company is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Utility to lead and assist with efficient shipping/receiving operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will coordinate with production scheduling, operations, and service providers to ensure accurate movement records and streamlined processes.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, proper packaging, training teammates, and supporting improvement projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment.
• Forklift certified and able to operate standard forklift, stand up forklift and hand-operated lifts.
• Strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proficient with basic MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and prevent safety incidents.
• Ensure proper packaging and shipping of materials according to documented processes.
• Coach and train associates and foster a team environment.
• Provide material supply to meet production needs.
• Troubleshoot shipping/receiving issues and resolve delays.
• Document materials disposition and record units delivered.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

MS Office basic skills

ERP experience (SAP)

Forklift certified

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Your Career Begins at Timken

If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

Job Title

Shipping/Receiving Utility

Overall Purpose

Serve as the lead to the Group Leader assisting with the oversite, efficiency and training of Shipping/Receiving Operations. Daily functions may change depending on demands, staffing and business needs. Facilitates the flow all products moving in and out of the shipping and receiving department, utilizing various computer system software tools for processing to maintain accurate movement records. Coordinates with production scheduling, production operations, customer service, external service providers, and others to achieve effective and efficient processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment for associates and escape any safety or environmental incidents.
• Ensure material is packaged and shipped correctly per documented processes and instructions.
• Act as a role model, coach and trainer for associates and foster a team environment.
• Ensure proper material supply to meet production needs.
• Troubleshoot shipping/receiving issues and resolve delays.
• Ensure that standard procedures are followed by all shipping/receiving associates
• Support improvement projects and other duties as assigned.
• Document materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
• Maintain material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness in all shipping and receiving areas.
• Assist in other areas where needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Basic computer skills using MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.
• Working knowledge or experience with ERP system (SAP preferred)
• Must be fork truck certified.
• Must be able to operate standard forklift, stand up forklift, and hand operated lifts.

Physical Requirements

• Requires frequent lifting, reaching, handling, fingering and near acuity.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Limited repetitive activities

Environmental Conditions

• Loud production environment; exposure to metals, lubricants, seasonal heat

Protective Clothing And Personal Devices

• Safety glasses/shields; appropriate manufacturing close-toed safety footwear; hearing protection may be required, or other protective equipment as needed.