Shipping and Receiving Lead

JOB SUMMARY:

Altron Automation needs a highly detailed, accurate and responsible Shipping & Receiving Lead. This is a first shift, full time role. We offer competitive pay and full benefits. Our shop is a high-tech environment where every project is custom. This is a fast-paced and team-oriented role that will lead shipping and receiving operations. The Shipping & Receiving Lead is responsible for the timely and accurate execution of the material distribution and receiving function for the organization. Candidates need to be self-sufficient, problem solvers and demonstrate cooperation and accountability.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes and sets up shipping and receiving operations
• Interfaces daily with skilled trades, vendors, and suppliers
• Performs a 3-point check of incoming purchasing material
• Accurately receives materials in Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP System)
• Places materials in proper inventory locations for prompt retrieval
• Recognizes and resolves shipping discrepancies
• Packages outbound shipments
• Picks materials for jobs
• Accurately performs material and inventory transactions within systems
• Safely operates hi-lo and overhead crane as required
• Accurately performs inventory cycle counts
• Works well with routine and repetitive tasks
• Scans and load trucks
• Allocates material to correct job accurately
• Independently processes orders and maintains stock for Kanban
• Uses independent analysis to coordinate all outbound and inbound shipments
• Uses independent analysis organize and prepare international shipments
• Uses independent analysis to coordinate all day-to-day priorities for shipping & receiving
• Confers with leadership on shipping and receiving operations
• Verifies accuracy of receipts
• Accurately orders material in ERP System
• Identifies excess materials for disposition
• Uses independent analysis to coordinate Ebay orders from purchasing to customer delivery
• Leads Continuous Improvement activities and implements initiatives
• Performs other job duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• 3-5 years' experience shipping, receiving or material inventory preferred
• Must have experience interacting with customers, Fed Ex and UPS
• Preferred experience with international shipping
• Demonstrated team skills and dependability
• Able to withstand and provide constructive criticism on the job
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy essential
• High quality communication and interpersonal skills important
• A service mentality is non-negotiable
• Must possess sound problem-solving skills
• Fluency with computers and accuracy in data entry very important
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently
• Able to work well with minimal supervision
• Exercise team effort to achieve success and demonstrate respect for peers, subordinates, supervisors, and customers
• Able to understand and follow instructions
• Able to lead the implementation of new processes
• Must fully understand and adhere to maintenance, safety, and quality processes and procedures
• Able to maintain an excellent good attendance record
• Can successfully handle stress and time pressures
• Willing to work longer hours as needed and be flexible for late or early shipments
• Able to lift 50 pounds properly
• Must be able to perform all functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodation