Shipping & Receiving Associate - McNichols Company : Job Details

With 19 service centers nationwide, McNICHOLS CO. is North America's leading supplier and fabricator of Hole Products , including Perforated and Expanded Metals, Wire Mesh and Designer Metals, as well as a complete line of Metal Grating and Flooring Products. Founded in 1952 by the late Robert L. McNichols, the Company was established on strong values, high ethical standards and a commitment to employees and customers. We have an exciting opportunity for a Shipping and Receiving Associate to join our team. The Shipping and Receiving Associate is responsible for performing warehouse functions including shipping, receiving, picking inventory and wrapping/crating orders according to detailed order and quality requirements. All uniforms, steel toed boots, and safety equipment is provided in a clean, safe work environment. We also offer an excellent training program, skill based pay, and great opportunities for career growth. Key Responsibilities:

• Pack and ship customer orders.
• Accurately receive incoming material to maintain inventory integrity.
• Safely operate forklifts and other lift equipment, handle material and load and unload LTL carriers.
• Organize material pulls for orders to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Process incoming material including inspecting and receiving POs, interbranch and vendor material, customer returns and damaged freight.
• Provide excellent customer service; answer phone, direct walk up customers to sales, and answer questions.
• Assure timely shipment of orders and communicate issues.
• Maintain high quality standards by following standardized procedures and processes.
• Follow required safety and quality procedures.
• Order and maintain proper shipping and packing supplies including skids, strapping and labels.
• Properly tag and hold incoming LTL material or returned orders in preparation for receiving
• Call carriers to arrange order pickups.
• Use power tools such as chop saw, banders and packaging machines
• Maintain equipment by following routine preventative maintenance requirements

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Intermediate computer knowledge; capable of using inventory systems and RF scanners
• Experience with UPS Worldship and Fed Ex shipping programs preferred
• Experience driving a forklift; side loader and overhead crane experience a plus
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift material up to 50 pounds, and perform other physical tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast paced team environment
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be able to work overtime as required

McNICHOLS is proud to reward our team with quarterly recognition incentives and a generous benefits package including 1st day eligibility for health insurance, three weeks of PTO, 9+ paid holidays, 401k with employer match and Company provided disability/life insurance. McNICHOLS CO. is a Drug Free Workplace and strong advocate of workforce diversity. We invite you to visit mcnichols.com/careers to learn more.