Shipping / Warehouse Assistant

United Manufacturing

Shipping / Warehouse Assistant

Woonsocket, RI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Vision insurance

    This is a first shift opportunity.

    OVERALL ROLE

    The Shipping/Warehouse assistant assists in the day-to-day operations in the shipping, receiving and warehouse departments.

    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Shipping

    Process shipments and paperwork (i.e., carriers, labels, BOLs) using current operating systems.

    Pick and prepare materials for shipment.

    Assist sales with questions or issues in regards to customers’ shipments. Notify sales of late deliveries and ship schedule changes.

    Assist in the loading and unloading of materials

    Inspect orders to ensure product meets customer requirements.

    Maintain work area to assure a neat and functional space.

    Provide tracking information as required.

    Receiving

    Ensure receiving forms are completed and provided to accounting.

    Maintain receiving paperwork and samples in an organized manner.

    Warehouse

    Monitor inventory of supplies such as boxes, tape, spools.

    Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization.

    Store completed production items and assure they are identified and their storage location is recorded.

    Pick and return materials needed by production and sales, as needed

    Inspect and maintain safety of lift trucks, pallet jacks, and all other equipment needed to perform the duties of the material handler.

    Inventory control including cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Forklift experience

    Good verbal and written communication

    Ability to anticipate and solve problems, and perform simple math calculations

    Organizational skills and attention to detail

    Ability to meet deadlines

    Proficient with data entry and inventory software

    Skilled in the safe operation of hand jacks, lift trucks and other material handling equipment

    Able to lift up-to 50 lbs.

    Safety shoes are required

    DISCLAIMER: This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee in this job.