JOB TITLE: Shipping/ Receiving Assistant

REPORTS TO: Shipping Department Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist with preparing load for domestic and international shipping. Receiving shipments daily. Palletizing and shrink wrapping loads, measuring and weighing pallets and assisting Shipping Coordinator with daily duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Interprets invoices, bills of lading and general directions.

· Prepares merchandise for domestic and export shipments, including documentation, and keeps records pertaining thereto. Compares quantity and identification numbers of merchandise against orders.

· Verifies receipt of incoming freight against bills of lading, packing slips and purchase orders. Performs inspection of incoming goods.

· Notification and/or delivery of incoming product to end user.

· Confers with Supervisor or VP of Manufacturing on export shipments when necessary.

· Requires organization and interpersonal skills to coordinate with other departments and outside vendors.

· Receives and checks paperwork of incoming literature.

· Documentation verification for AIB standards.

· General housekeeping, maintenance and organization of the dock and inventory areas.

· Uses Process Shipper software for processing shipments.

· Assists in creating of Bill of Lading.

· Uses Sage computer program to retrieve information and create documentation.

· Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Able to work with minimal supervision.

· Able to assist workers in solving work related problems.

· Must be available to work a flexible schedule to accommodate shipping needs.

· Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

· Must have good basic math skills.

· Must be able to become a certified fork lift operator.

· Must have previous experience in shipping and receiving department duties.

· Must be able to operate a computer and be familiar with Microsoft Office products.

· General Education Diploma.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be able to lift/carry 45 lbs without assistance.

· Must be able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time.

· Must be able to bend, squat, reach, push, pull, climb and walk.