Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Job Description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and other delivery vehicles, inspect packages for damage, and verify that the contents match the packing slip and purchase order. They must accurately document all received items and report any discrepancies or issues.
• Package finished electrical panels and other products for shipping. This includes building crates, shrink-wrapping pallets, and ensuring all items are secure to prevent damage during transit. Also create and print shipping labels, packing lists, and other necessary documents.
• Maintain accurate records of all materials and products in the shop's inventory. Use of inventory management software to track stock levels, perform regular cycle counts, and assist with physical inventory audits.
• Keep detailed logs of all shipping and receiving activities, including shipment dates, tracking numbers, and delivery confirmations. This ensures a clear audit trail and helps resolve any issues that may arise.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely. They must maintain a clean and organized work area, following all safety protocols and procedures, especially when handling electrical equipment.
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty. This includes, but is not limited to the ability to work overtime as required, to be present at work, arrive on time and be at the work station ready for work at the start of the shift.

Skills and Abilities

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  Education: High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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  Experience: Previous experience in a shipping and receiving role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
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  Technical Skills: Proficiency with inventory management software, warehouse management systems, and common computer applications like Microsoft Office.
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  Physical Stamina: The ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.), stand for long periods, and perform repetitive tasks.
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  Attention to Detail: Meticulous in verifying shipment details and inspecting items for quality and accuracy.
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  Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with carriers, suppliers, and internal staff.
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  Certifications: Previous forklift certification. Company specific training to be provided.

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry toimprove efficiencies by optimizingthe balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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