Shipping Specialist

Smith Japan GK; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate to receive, unload, and ship orders from our Houston facility. You will maintain inventory accuracy and support domestic and international shipments.

Responsibilities include unloading inbound shipments, labeling and applying shipping documents, inspecting parts and packaging, packaging to Smith's standards, and assisting with warehouse projects. Forklift experience is preferred; a high school diploma and at least 1 year of warehouse experience

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Knowledge of distribution field is helpful.
• Forklift experience is preferred but not required.
• High School Diploma required.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel; Workschain software experience.

Responsibilities

• Unload all inbound shipments from carriers.
• Open boxes and place shipments in bins.
• Receive shipments on purchase orders.
• Label box parts and apply shipping documents to parts.
• Keep track of supply inventory with local vendors and foreign distributors.
• Inspect quality of parts and packaging.
• Repackage parts per global standards and customer requirements.
• Assist with other projects (maintenance, moving furniture).
• Palletize, wrap, weigh, and load product for domestic and international shipments.
• Assist in receiving inbound shipments.
• Review shipping documents for accuracy.
• Verify that final invoices, orders, labels, and export documents match the shipment.
• Package parts while removing Foreign Object Debris and sanitizing vendor information.
• Place all required documentation and labels on packages/pallets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Workschain

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Smith is the leading independent electronic components distributor in the world. Since our founding in 1984, Smith's Intelligent Distribution model and commitment to quality has allowed us to deliver comprehensive solutions to electronic component supply chains. We work across a variety of industries including automotive, supercomputing, gaming, medical devices, oil and gas, and more. Additionally, we provide tailored supply chain solutions such as counterfeit testing, vendor inventory management, and sustainable hardware disposition. We're excited to meet you and share what we love about Smith!

Job Purpose

To receive and ship orders in a timely fashion. To maintain constant inventory of shipping and receiving supplies for Hollister and foreign offices.

Essential Job Duties

• Unload all inbound shipments from carriers
• Open boxes and place shipments in bins
• Receive shipments on purchase orders
• Label box parts and apply shipping documents to parts
• Keep track of supply inventory using various local vendors as well as foreign distributors
• Detailed inspection of quality of parts and packaging
• Repackage parts per SMITH's global standards and customer requirements
• Assist with other projects as necessary (ie. maintenance projects, moving furniture, etc)
• Responsible for Palletize, wrap, weight, and load product for domestic and international shipments
• Assistant in receiving inbound shipments
• Review shipping documents
• Compare and verify the following match the physical product shipping before product leaves Smith: final invoice, sales order application, customer requirements, labels, airway bill, export documents
• Package parts while removing any Foreign Object Debris and sanitizing any vendor information for domestic and international shipments
• Place all required documentation and labels on packages/pallets

Experience

• Minimum 1 year warehouse experience
• Knowledge of the distribution field helpful
• Knowledge of microprocessors helpful (testing of product and familiarity with part markings)
• Forklift experience is preferred but not required

Education

• High School Diploma

Software Requirements

• MS Word and Excel. Will be working with inhouse software (Workschain).

Physical Demands

Long hours, lifting of heavy boxes, some weekend work may be required. Ability to lift 40 pounds or more, repetitively

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

FSLA

Non-exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer

Smith is an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.