Shipping\Receiving Associate- 1st Shift

Position: 1st Shift Shipping/Receiving Reporting To: 1st Shift Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Division: NPS-Metals

Location: Fargo, ND

Shift Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 M-F

Outline of the role

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, performs duties related to receiving and shipping merchandise. Verifies merchandise and organizes its distribution. Prepares related documents. Maintains storage area.

Key tasks and responsibilities

- Receives merchandise. Checks and signs delivery slips. Assists with unloading as necessary.

- Unpacks merchandise. Verifies the quality and quantity of items against supporting documents. Accepts or returns merchandise according to established procedures. Calculates prices according to guidelines. Affixes bar codes, prices, and security tags as necessary.

- Completes different forms and prepares documents. Maintains files.

- Organizes distribution and shipping of merchandise. Makes necessary verifications against documents, prepares the merchandise and moves to the appropriate area. Handles customer pick-ups.

- Contacts resource people for various information. Contacts transport companies and suppliers in order to expedite, trace or return merchandise that does not conform to specifications or purchase orders.

- Does minor hardware and software installation (such as: CD-ROM - modem - adding memory to computer). Arranges for complex or on-site installation.

- Participates in taking inventory. Maintains storage area, organizes and places stock on shelves. Ensures area is secure at all times.

- All other duties as assigned

Expectations

- To administer all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

- To support and encourage other crew members.

- To comply with NPS health and safety and OSHA requirements and policies.

- To represent the company in a professional, friendly, manner.

- To promote good departmental and inter-departmental team spirit.

- To participate in and support Continuous Improvement Programs, HR and other company initiatives.

- To carry out duties in accordance with ISO standards, DOT, and other company

procedures.

Required work skills and knowledge

- Communication

- Problem solving

- Acceptance of responsibility

- Team player

- Organization

- Must have previous experience in a warehouse, shipping/receiving, and operating a forklift

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. Environment is not fully climate controlled.

Benefits offered

Owen Industries offers a wide variety of benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long and Short-term disability, Life Insurance, AD&D offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment. 401K and Profit Sharing after 6 months of employment. Immediate paid holidays and PTO accruals.

AAP/EEO Statement

Owen Industries is and equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.