Shipping and Receiving Specialist

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Shipping and Receiving Specialist (SRS) plays an integral role within the Operations Dept. of H2O Engineering. This is a full-time position and reports directly to the VP of Operations. The SRS’s main responsibilities are to uphold H2O safety standards of conduct, maintain accurate, on time shipments, manage on hand inventory levels, maintain warehouse organization, and communicate parts needs through appropriate channels. The SRS travels locally to gather and/or deliver materials and products for various manufacturing projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate transport of goods with freight companies
• Prepares and expedites outgoing products, including labeling and shipping documentation to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Coordinates, receives, inspects, and documents.
• Maintains inventory counts in company system and ensures counts are accurate.
• Verifies part numbers and quantities against packing lists and purchase orders to ensure accuracy of products being shipped and received.
• Examines outgoing and incoming shipments for damage and reports issues to Quality Control Department.
• Move products utilizing pallet jack and forklift to convey, move or hoist shipping materials to appropriate areas.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly working environment.
• Assists other departments and coordinates with operational activities as needed.
• Accuracy/Quality Assurance of all shipments
• Adhere to all H2O safety policies and procedures

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify potential improvements to existing warehousing systems and processes
• Disposing, recycling, and reuse of all shipping materials related to receiving
• May provide shipping quotes to Sales/Service staff
• Shipping/Receiving policies and procedures development
• Participate in meetings as required for projects and other organizational requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize project work
• Strong organization and record keeping skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or general education degree (GED) plus one-year equivalent experience.
• Forklift experience preferred
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50lbs
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Experience with warehouse management software highly preferred. (UPS, FedEx, 3rd Party Freight).

TRAINING

• H2O Engineering will educate newly hired employees to better understand H2O Engineering’s manufactured goods, client base and environmental remediation and water treatment industries
• H2O Engineering will provide the opportunity to attend necessary training classes to stay abreast with the latest technology needed for the rol

EMPLOYEE REVIEWS

• H2O Engineering conducts performance reviews for all employees to evaluate current strengths and to identify areas for improvement
• Reviews are conducted between the employee and their direct manager, and a final performance score is agreed upon by both parties
• Reviews are conducted on an ongoing 6-month interval from the date of hire