SHIPPING/RECEIVING ASSOCIATE

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E&E Manufacturing Co., Inc

Plymouth Operations: Job Description

Position: Shipping/Receiving Associate

Department: Shipping and Receiving

Reports To: Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

For over 50 years, E & E has been a leading supplier in the automotive industry specializing in metal stampings and welded assemblies. Our growth and success is a result of the dedication and commitment of our company.

Role Description:

The responsibilities of this position if to prepare parts, and other items for shipment, and to receive, verify, and record incoming materials using MRP system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Also, additional job duties may be assigned.
• Loads and unloads trucks using material handling equipment

• Uses hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, and material handling equipment to move shipments from shipping and receiving area to storage or work areas.
• Wraps and packages completed parts and assemblies and boxes for shipment to customer.
• Performs part validation per written work instructions.
• Verifies quantities to be part-marked, packaged, and shipped and examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• By using the company's MRP system to verify deliveries, put parts on hand and create packing slips.
• Prepares and secures cartons, crates, pallets, and other containers for shipment of goods.
• Stamps, stencils, labels, or affixes identifying information and shipping instructions onto cartons, pallets, crates, or containers as required.
• Determines method of shipment and posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage as necessary.
• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and communicates with the buyer and/or shipper to reconcile damages and shortages. Routes items to the appropriate departments as required.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of shipping materials and supplies.
• Meets established standards for productivity and quality. Confers with supervisor when problems arise which impact expected level of performance.

• Training of new employees that apply to shipping and receiving responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate well and work with others
• Must contribute to a positive work environment.
• Performs any task required to support customer requirements and company goals.
• Must be able to work over-time as require

Expectations

Employees are expected to follow all standards listed below:
• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area.
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.
• Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and safety regulations.
• Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner.
• Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Actively support the E&E values (Safety, Fairness, Respect, Hard Work, and Long-Term Profitability).

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees also may be subject to certain environments such as working near loud moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following environments include:
• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Work in high, precarious places
• Fumes or air borne particles
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Extreme cold (non-weather)
• Extreme heat (non-weather)
• Vibration

Noise Level

The noise level in the working environment will be heavy with high traffic. Ear protection will be required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands describes below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical demands include:
• Walking
• Standing
• Sitting
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Weight up to 50 Pounds

Special Vision Requirements
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• Depth perception (three dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Education/Experience/Certifications:

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred:

Education:
• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:
• 12+ months related experience in shipping and receiving in manufacturing/industrial environment highly preferred.

Certifications:
• Hi-Lo License, Overhead crane highly preferred.

Additional Skills Required:

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following skills are required:

Computer skills:
• Experience with basic computer systems.

Communication skills:
• Speak effectively with fellow employees or customers.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Mathematical skills:
• Apply mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Other Skills:
• Detail oriented.
• Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Benefits

E & E offers a competitive wage, solid opportunity, and a career path to success. We offer comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401 (k) program, and free membership to local gym.