Job Opportunity: Experienced Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Position: Inventory/Receiving Specialist
Position Purpose:
Are you an experienced and reliable professional in the field of shipping and receiving? We are seeking a detail-oriented Inventory/Receiving Specialist to join our team at [Company Name]. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the movement of a wide variety of parts, materials, and products throughout our organization. Your meticulous documentation and verification skills will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our inventory management process.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
As an Inventory/Receiving Specialist, you will be an integral part of our logistics team. Your responsibilities will include:
Operating material moving equipment, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and dollies, to transport products and materials to their designated locations.
Loading and unloading materials in our warehouses and storage facilities.
Receiving incoming materials and meticulously comparing them against purchase orders to guarantee delivery accuracy.
Participating in the thorough routing, counting, and inspection of items during the loading and unloading of trucks, and managing deliveries and returns.
Conducting precise counts and measurements of parts to ensure quantity accuracy, promptly addressing discrepancies with vendors.
Issuing materials to various departments upon request, including transacting inventory quantities and delivering parts to designated work areas.
Monitoring inventory levels and promptly reporting any quantity discrepancies to supervisors or managers.
Utilizing computerized or automated systems to efficiently execute tasks.
Fulfilling other assigned duties as needed.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
We are looking for candidates with the following qualities:
Profound knowledge of principles and processes related to providing exceptional internal customer service, including needs assessment, maintaining service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Exceptional problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify complex issues, analyze relevant information, develop and assess potential solutions, and implement effective resolutions.
Sound judgment in determining the appropriate tools and equipment required to complete tasks successfully.
Qualifications / Prior Experience:
To be considered for this role, you should possess:
2 or more years of relevant inventory or shipping/receiving experience; OR, an equivalent combination of experience and/or education demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Basic proficiency in math, reading, and computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Knowledge or prior experience with an ERP system to facilitate efficient inventory management.
Understanding of safety practices in a warehouse environment.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The demands of the role include:
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing between 25 to 50 lbs.
Continuous ability to walk, talk, sit, stand, and communicate verbally throughout the scheduled shift.
Flexibility to work overtime when necessary.
Work in a non-climate-controlled facility with moderate noise levels.
Join Our Team:
If you are seeking an opportunity to showcase your shipping and receiving expertise in a dynamic and professional environment, Force Personnel welcomes your application. We value individuals who take pride in their attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Your contributions as an Inventory/Receiving Specialist will be integral to our operational success.
The above description is a summary of the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive listing of all work requirements. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
