Material Handler/Shipping Specialist

Material Handler/Shipping Specialist

About Us-
Xplore Technologies is the leading provider of rugged mobile computers built to withstand harsh environmental conditions and physical stress. Designed and tested to meet stringent Military Environmental Standards, the Xplore family of rugged mobile computers can endure drops on concrete, blowing rain and dust and exposure to extreme temperatures and dust.


The job -
We are currently looking to add an experienced Material Handler/Shipping Specialist who will verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment by performing the following duties:

Responsibilities:

•Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
•Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
•Routes items to departments.
•Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
•Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
•Determines 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.
•Inserts 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.
•Operates tier lift truck or uses handtruck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
•Uses FEDEX, DHL, and UPS shipping systems on a daily basis for international and domestic shipments

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

•Monitor inventory levels and alert appropriate personnel to reorder, as directed.
•Rotate stock; maintain clean and safe working environment.
•May request maintenance and safety checks of warehouse equipment and vehicles.
•Provide backup to other positions for leave vacancies.

Benefits -
We offer a great benefits package along with commensurate pay, based on experience.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications –
Knowledge of:
•Commercial domestic, international and postal shipping methods and procedures.
•Safe transportation and moving equipment operation.
•Time management practices, methods and techniques.
•Rules, regulations and procedures for safe handling/storing/moving of freight shipments.
•Some positions require rules and regulations for the safe handling/storing/moving of hazardous materials.
•The occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
•Safe forklift operation and lifting methods and techniques.
•Basic computer/data entry operation.
•Training methods.

Skills and Abilities to:

•Meet deadlines.
•Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
•Instruct others on proper and safe procedures, methods and techniques.
•Read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
•Provide good customer relations.
•Perform simple arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
•Understand, follow, and enforce specific instructions and procedures.
•Sort, check, count, and verify numbers and materials.
•Detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
•Receive, stock, track, and distribute materials, supplies and equipment.
•Prepare routine administrative paperwork.
•Lift, manipulate and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds regularly.
•Safely operate pickup truck, van, forklift, dolly, pallet jack or other warehouse equipment and tools.
•Maintain safety, quality, and/or infection/hazardous control standards.
•Work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

•Graduation from high school or its equivalent and two (2) years of paid experience as a stock or shipping clerk.
•Valid driver's license.
•Forklift Operation Certification or the ability to be certified within thirty (30) days.
•Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education, for a maximum of four (4) years.

To Apply –
For more information and to respond to this opportunity, please go to: http://www.MyChoiceEngine.com/Role/27814 EOE