Shipping & Receiving Operator Job Responsibilities:
- Read shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules
- Check the accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments
- Remain current on all schedules for all production lines
- Help to determine space requirements and position of shipment in and trucks
- Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or advises supervisor so that an outside service facility can make repairs
- Compiles records of unfilled orders
- Posts weight and shipping charges
- Prepares bills of lading
- Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
- Keeps walkways, plant entrances, and loading dock free from debris
- Works closely with shipping supervisor and accounting department in the coordination of inventory control management
- Helps to maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Attends all required safety training and works in a safe manner while performing duties of the job