Shipping/Receiving Material Handler

Job Title: Shipping / Receiving Material Handler
Reports: Shipping/Receiving Supervisor
Date: Revised March 2021

JOB SUMMARY: Prepares parts, products, and paperwork for shipments. Processes incoming shipments. Helps distribute of received product.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Pulls parts from the warehouse according to shipment orders
• Packages parts as necessary for safe and proper shipment
• Move parts and packages to loading area.
• Prepare the proper shipping paperwork:


• Bill of landing, UPS labels, export papers etc.
• Verify incoming parts to description and purchase order.
• Completes reports by entering required information in the computer system.
• Follow all safety procedures: personal protective equipment, safety glasses, proper lifting, all tow motor rules, observe slip and trip hazards, cautious of stacked tanks, do not block aisle ways, make sure incoming hazardous materials are marked, all other deemed as necessary.
• Follow quality procedures: shipping paperwork is filled out correctly and distributed to the proper locations. Back orders are filled out and distributed properly as well as all other paperwork. Amer-Kart is ISO certified; with this certification we hold quality very high. If you are unsure of a parts quality, we encourage you to call QC or your supervisor. We will always strive for continuous improvements..

• Key team member in keeping inventory accurate and monitoring issues to determine root cause issues and work to resolve through improved processes.
• Receives incoming customer returns and hand offs to key departments to get parts back to departments responsible and then back out if they can be returned.
• Communicates effectively with the production and front office staff.

• Operates warehouse equipment (i.e., Forklift, Bander, Stretch Wrap Machine, etc...)

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements :

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Forklift Certification within 30 days of job entry date
• Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment is a plus

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not necessary.

Experience: No prior experience is required.

Computer Skills:

Knowledge: Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors. Able to read English and spelling for daily paperwork, basic math skills.

Certificates & Licenses:

Other Requirements: Interpret written and oral instructions. Work effectively with minimal supervision. Analyze situations and take appropriate action. Work independently and in a team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand 10 lbs or less

Walk 11-20 lbs

Sit 21-50 lbs

Handling / Fingering 51-100 lbs

Reach Outward Over 100 lbs

Reach Above Shoulder Push/Pull

Climb 12 lbs or less

Crawl 13-25 lbs

Squat or Kneel 26-40 lbs

Bend 41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements:

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Welding Helmet, Welding Jacket, Leather Gloves, Safety Glasses, Steel toe shoes or boot, earplugs)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat and the risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Employee Signature: _______________________________________________

Date: ______________ Updated 04/04/2021