Warehouse Shipping and Receiving

Summary:

The Shipping and Receiving position involves reviewing shipping orders on a tablet, verifying documentation, picking orders, pulling products, placing items on pallets, and shrink-wrapping them for shipment. The role entails approximately 60% manual labor and up to 40% forklift use as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accurately pick, stack, and palletize flooring materials for shipment.
  • Secure outbound loads using shrink wrap to ensure safe transportation.
  • Review and interpret shipping orders to identify required products and transportation methods.
  • Verify shipping documentation for accuracy and maintain organized records.
  • Prepare and organize paperwork for outbound shipments.
  • Coordinate inbound and outbound freight schedules to support efficient warehouse operations.
  • Communicate with carriers to schedule pickups and provide loading instructions.
  • Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance tasks.
  • Maintain a clean, organized warehouse while following company safety procedures.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Accurately select and place flooring product orders on pallets, then shrink-wrap each pallet to ensure secure handling of heavy materials.
  • Read shipping orders to determine the quantity and type of transportation needed.
  • Ensure the accuracy of all shipping documents and maintain related data.
  • Collect documentation for outbound freight and route it to the appropriate record-keeping unit.
  • Pick orders for shipment and assemble various types of merchandise.
  • Schedule inbound and outbound freight to align with warehouse operations.
  • Contact carrier representatives to arrange and provide instructions for loading products.
  • Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks safely and efficiently.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and organized work environment.
  • Keep an equipment checklist and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
  • Perform additional duties as required or requested.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Proficient using tablets or iPads.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Forklift experience preferred.

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum of one (1) year of warehouse experience required.
  • Previous forklift operation experience preferred.
  • Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory handling, or material movement is a plus.

Educational Requirements:

  • High school education or equivalent experience required.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Forklift certification or hands-on forklift operating experience.
  • Experience using warehouse management systems or shipping software.
  • Familiarity with shipping documentation and freight coordination.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • One (1) year of warehouse experience required.
  • Forklift experience is a plus.
  • Proficiency with a tablet or iPad.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure.
  • The physical demands 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.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
  • The employee must regularly lift, pull and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
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