Shipping and Receiving Technician - Quaker Houghton

Position Overview

Performs the following duties: Shipping, Receiving, physical inventory

This role pays $16 - $25 hourly depending on your skillset and Quaker Houghton provides Healthcare and 401k options for all full-time employees.

Essential Job Functions

• Compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measure items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bill of lading, invoices, orders, or other records. Verify & maintain computer logs on incoming material and purchase orders. Utilize company ERP system to receive purchase orders.
• Check items to be shipped against sales orders to verify that quantities, destination, and routing are correct. Prepare shipments; determine cost efficient shipping method, prepare shipping documents in MS Excel, Word, and company ERP system, select appropriate shipping container and pack items to ensure safe delivery. Assemble wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers. Label packages according to work instructions, training, regulations, and carrier requirements. Utilize company ERP system to fulfill sales orders and relieve inventory.
• Receive and unload incoming materials, visually inspect for damage, defect or shortage and ensure all necessary paperwork is received. Stage materials for production. Inform Shipping & Receiving Supervisor to process return shipments.
• Operate forklift, overhead crane and pallet jack in loading, unloading and delivering shipments, supplies, and equipment. May assist in routine maintenance of equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining the physical process and product inventory shipping material and supply levels and accompanying records. Notify the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor of low inventories and report inventory quantities as required to ensure accurate and available inventory for production needs.
• At times, confer with organizational members to coordinate flow of materials or products.

Essential Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with minimum 2 years experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form including: work documents and quality specifications and standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office.
• Knowledge of UPS and/or FedEx shipping software preferred.
• Knowledge of Hazardous material shipping regulations preferred (DOT, IATA, IMO/IMDG).
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic measurement tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic mathematics.

Physical Requirements

• Indirectly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requirements to include standing, walking, reaching and lifting.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

EEO STATEMENT: It is Quaker Houghton's policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Quaker Houghton will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.