Yard Spotter: Shipping & Inventory Flow Specialist

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Spotter (Non-CDL) to safely move trucks in the yard, receive inventory, stage orders, and ship goods in a timely, accurate manner. You will aid in establishing efficient material flow and replenishment to improve customer service and reduce inventory.

The role requires back-up trailer skills, safety compliance, and the ability to operate material handling equipment.

Qualifications

• Good customer service & teamwork skills.
• Good physical condition; must be able to get in and out of trucks several times per day.
• Able to work in all types of environments, including inclement weather.
• Good backing skills.
• Recent verifiable, driving experience or related.
• Prior to employment, able to pass a drug screen, criminal background check.
• Available for any shift and weekends as needed.
• Willing to have a baseline audiometric test.
• Prefer high school graduates or GEDs.

Responsibilities

• Move loads around the truck yard.
• Ability to back up trailers to dock doors, often with other trailers on either side of the dock
• Verify loads for accuracy
• Ensure trailer is in quality working condition prior to relocating
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle.
• Ensure load matches paperwork before leaving all sites.
• Safe and legal operation of a commercial vehicle.
• Various other duties and tasks as assigned.
• May perform activities related to load planning of outbound trucks to meet customer delivery requirements and cost parameters.
• Utilize material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, skids, etc. to stage materials and load trucks.
• Verify product against shipping documents and authorizations, pack product for shipment according to specifications.
• Prepare bills of lading, post weight and shipping charges in appropriate systems.
• Maintain inventory levels of supplies such as cartons, tape and other packing material.
• Apply knowledge of department policies and procedures to resolve customer and operational concerns/issues as needed.
• Effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, customer service, and production.
• Build and maintain positive relationships within each service area/department; coordinating and utilizing resources to ensure all products are handled, stored and shipped according to established guidelines, at the lowest possible cost.
• Work closely with management staff to understand and assist with implementing action plans to achieve department objectives and improve efficiencies.
• Assist management with departmental activities, training, safety and special projects.
• Read, understand and comply with relevant federal, state, local and company safety regulations and policies (e.g., OSHA, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety Shoes, etc.)
• Reinforce safety training and safe work practices; participate in safety meetings.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow Company recommended techniques for lifting, stacking, manipulating and handling materials and operating Powered Industrial Vehicles.
• Assist with performing ancillary duties related to Production Expediting, coordinating the movement of materials throughout the facility.
• Receive raw materials, components or equipment unloaded from trucks.
• Verify incoming materials against bills of lading, packing slips, etc.
• Maintain records of good received and damaged goods.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Back up trailers

Driving experience

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Spotter (Non-CDL) to safely move trucks in the yard, receive inventory, stage orders, and ship goods in a timely, accurate manner. You will aid in establishing efficient material flow and replenishment to improve customer service and reduce inventory.

The role requires back-up trailer skills, safety compliance, and the ability to operate material handling equipment.