Summary Performs physical and/or administrative tasks involved in the inspection, shipping, receiving, packaging, storing, and distributing of all inbound materials, parts, and supplies. Unpacks and verifies initial receipt of all inbound materials and shipments against purchase orders or invoices, maintains records of received goods, and rejects unsatisfactory items. Performs administrative duties in support of activities related to the shipping of finished goods. Communicates and coordinates with transportation companies. Handles routine questions and problems and maintains open communication with other departments throughout the shipping/delivery cycle. Lifts heavy items and may operate various material handling devices (i.e. forklift). Prepares and maintains records of merchandise shipped. Posts weights and shipping charges and prepares goods for final shipment. Examines stock and distributes materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines. Essential Job Duties: Receives inbound materials and shipments and processes freight according to company policies and procedures. Reviews and audits all inbound inventory against purchase orders to confirm the accuracy of invoices, bills, and charges relative to the receipt of goods. Stocks delivered merchandise and processes inventory paperwork. After the inbound material has been verified, logs order information into SAP in order to track the movement of materials to the inspection area and/or the required SLOC, and files paperwork as necessary. Maintains and updates the purchase order system as shipments to ensure they are received, cancelled, or back ordered. Updates management on all inventory issues on a regular and as-needed basis and files freight claims as necessary. Coordinates count or purchase order discrepancies with Buyers to reconcile inventory or ordering issues. Transfers vendor consignment inventory in various SLOCs. After inventory has completed the manufacturing process, Shippers inspect, pack, and store the shipment as finished goods. If issues are identified during the TQC process, NCR forms are completed and routed back to the product line. If no issues are found, the product is packed in accordance with the shipping procedure and moved to the finished goods warehouse. Generates bill of ladings and waybills and contacts carriers and freight forwarders to arrange pickup. Product is labeled, pulled, prepped (palletized, shrink-wrapped) and staged from the Finished Goods Warehouse. Experience Level with Business Tools Familiarity with bar coding and automation tools desired. Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired. Education and Experience A high school diploma or GED plus related experience based on the following table is required. 5 years of directly related experience in Shipping and Receiving. Any combination of equivalent directly related education and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications as stated above. Must be proficient with computers to be able to enter data and track inventory. Must possess an IATA Hazmat training certificate and a Forklift certificate. Environment and Physical Demands Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.