Shipping/Receiving Clerk at L.B. Foster Company in Youngstown, Ohio

Job Description:

We enjoy a market-leading reputation for high-quality, high-performance engineering solutions in Rail and Infrastructure.

Rail : We are a specialist, end-to-end supplier to the global rail sector. Our performance critical engineering solutions fulfil an essential role in maintaining the safe and reliable operation of rail networks around the world Solutions include: Rail Products, Friction Management and Rail Technologies. We focus on innovation, creating leading edge engineering and digital communication technology solutions for the rail, infrastructure, and the built environment. Solutions include: Control and Digital display, Contract services and Condition monitoring solutions

Infrastructure: We operate in the Infrastructure sector. We are experts at designing, manufacturing and deploying advanced technologies that positively impact the built environment. Solutions include: Precast concrete buildings and products, Bridge products, Pipe protective coatings and threading.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for handling inbound and outbound trucks. Collaborates and communicates with plant, sales and drivers involved in the shipment of product. Tracks and updates the status of outbound shipments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Support the shipment of goods produced


2. Provide instructions to drivers or approved visitors enter the facility


3. Maintain shipping spreadsheet for all Friction Management products that comes in and leaves the facility


4. Confirm accuracy of shipments by verifying releases from customers or sales team


5. Verify all goods against invoices or other documents


6. Create all BOLs and supporting documents for all coated products shipping from facility


7. Responsible to sort, scan and file all BOLs and supporting paperwork; and send complete shipping documents to appropriate recipients


8. Know proper shipping procedures as far as weight and height regulations to ensure safe transport


9. Communicate with customers and sales staff any delays in shipping


10. Address and answer any inquiries related to outbound goods in person or over email


11. Shipping movements through Visual


12. Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, & LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• 2-4 years shipping and receiving experience required

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow Work Process and Procedures


• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel


• SAP working knowledge, preferred


• Attention to detail


• Provide quality customer service


• Ability to exert up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

COMPETENCIES:

• Teamwork/facilitates collaboration


• Communication


• Customer focus


• Integrity & trust


• Continuous improvement


• Adaptability/flexibility


• Accountability/work ethic


• Attention to detail/time management


• Safety oriented

The Benefits...

• Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire date


• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match


• 5 paid sick days per year


• 100% tuition reimbursement


• Paid Parental Leave


• Career development and advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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