Shipping Receiving Associate Jobs

Altamira Material Solutions is hiring a Shipping/ Receiving Associate for our Hatfield, PA facility.

Full time

Good benefits including paid time off, medical, dental and vision, retirement plan with an excellent employer match,

Job Summary

The Shipper / Receiver is responsible for completing physical and administrative tasks necessary for the shipping and/or receiving or supplies, materials, and finished products.

Essential Functions

• Documents all discrepancies on delivering carrier's copy and retaining copy of delivery tickets, and obtains driver's signature. Displays this information on packing lists.
• Loads and unloads supplies and equipment, verifying carton or pallet count. Inspects for visible damage, overages, and shortages. Reviews and retains packing lists.
• Escorts unauthorized personnel out of dock area
• Maintains a safe work area by observing all safety policies and procedures and accurately storing packaging materials and supplies.
• Ensures cleanliness of dock.
• Escorts unauthorized personnel out of dock area
• Ships out-going materials by preparing appropriate documents using knowledge of shipping procedures.
• Prepares International Shipping Documents and communicates with Forwarding agents when applicable.
• Reports visible/hidden damage, and overages or shortages to supervisor.
• Forwards shipping documentation and records for further processing.
• Prepares orders for shipment, verifying items against purchase order, adequately packing and labeling packages.
• Examines contents and compare with records, such as invoices or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment
• Expedites all shipment of items received to proper destination, requests service forms to ensure delivery, and compares purchase orders and packing lists assuring correct material received.
• Receives materials and records data as instructed.
• Operates various material handling equipment including, but not limited to, forklift trucks, hoists, cranes, motorized or manual conveyors, and other equipment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Accredited High School Diploma or GED Required
• 2-4 years experience in a like environment highly preferred
• Computer literate, must be familiar with computer systems including, but not limited to, MS Office programs, Fed Ex Ship Manager, UPS Worldship as well as business operating systems required
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Forklift operation experience .
• Basic Math skills necessary to count inventory and verify shipments.
• Manual dexterity and physical ability to stand, walk, and handle materials for prolonged periods of time.
• Excellent attention to detail

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle and feel, as well as reach with hands and arms throughout the day. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds continuously. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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