Shipper Receiver at Goodwill Industries of SE WIS in Great Lakes, Illinois

Job Description:

The Shipper Receiver is responsible for performing various responsibilities which include but are not limited to maintaining records of all goods shipped and received, receiving incoming general material from commercial or government freight trucks, as well as UPS, DHL OR FEDEX delivery vehicles; load and unload inbound and outbound material. Packaging or crating materials for shipment to various organizations.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

To perform various responsibilities which include but are not limited to maintaining records of all goods shipped and received, receiving incoming general material from commercial or government freight trucks, as well as UPS, DHL OR FEDEX delivery vehicles; load and unload inbound and outbound material. Packaging or crating materials for shipment to various organizations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1. Verify incoming shipments against original orders. Inspect, sign and stage material that require general distribution or material destined for further shipment).
2. Sort, load and store items by hand or material lifting equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
3. Build crates and provide further packaging for all outbound shipments and assure correct packaging/shipping documents are attached.
4. Address and label packages, record the weight and dimensions of each shipment and prepare shipping invoices.
5. General housekeeping of warehouse.
6. Other duties as assigned.
7. Record items taken from inventory
8. Use computer system to look up shipping destinations

REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent.

2. Warehouse Operations background
3. Possess computer proficiency to include experience with basic Microsoft Office programs.
4. Operate various pieces of office and warehouse equipment in the performance of job duties.
5. Valid driver license.
6. Ability to obtain forklift certification.
7. Hold at least an Interim Secret Clearance.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
1. Ability to effectively and professionally communicate using the English language both in writing and verbally to staff and customers.
2. Ability to think and react in a professional manner to emergency situations.
3. Ability to work under stress in a fast paced environment.
4. Customer Service oriented.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

1. Able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
2. Ability to move throughout all facilities under this contract's responsibilities.
3. Ability to see/read/input data effectively
4. Vision is required to obtain forklift license as well as to visually inspect materials for conformance.
5. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt and dust.
6. Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work: heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects weighing over 50 pounds.

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