Highlights
Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping schedules. Operates tier lift truck or uses hand-truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Harlan, IA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $18–$22 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | https://www.gablessearch.com/ |
Description
Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Associate
Location: Harlan, Iowa
Salary: $18-22/hour
Job Summary of the Shipping & Receiving Associate: The Shipping & Receiving Associate will verify and keeps records on outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.
Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Shipping & Receiving Associate:
- Compares identifying information and counts weighs, or measures items of outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
- Determines the method of shipment.
- Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons.
- Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
- Insert items into containers.
- Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape.
- Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
- Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
- Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
- Maintains the inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Operates tier lift truck or uses hand-truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
- Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping schedules.
- Inspect shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
- Counts, weighs, measures, or examines packaging and contents for conformance to company specifications.
- Compares items packed with customer's orders and other identifying data.
- Performs clerical tasks such as computer data entry, typing correspondence, and keeping files.
- Delivers incoming goods to respective departments.
Education & Experience Requirements of the Shipping & Receiving Associate:
- 1-2 years of hands-on shipping and receiving experience
- Forklift experience a plus, will train
- Overhead crane experience a plus, will train
- Experience with measurement devices a must
- Crating or carpentry experience a plus, will train
- UPS Worldship experience a plus
- Export paperwork experience at plus
- Understanding SDS/Hazcom shipping regulations
About Company
Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002. Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.
At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations. Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.
Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.