Position Summary

The Shipping and Receiving Associate will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to the shipment and receipt of materials and goods. This includes packaging, labeling, and prioritizing shipments, record keeping, as well as scheduling pickups and preparing bills of lading for freight companies.

Responsibilities

• Label and package materials for shipment in cardboard boxes and wooden crates as required to safely ship packages to customers. 
• Prepare shipping labels via UPS and FedEx, affixes shipping labels on packed cartons. 
• Reviews current backlog to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
• Perform incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy. 
• Transact shipping activities into the computer in a timely manner. 
• Use hand jacks to lift and move materials to lift and move materials to stockroom or the next work area.  
• Schedule pickups and prepare bill of lading for freight companies. 
• Prioritize daily tasks and make changes to priorities independently.  
• Complete all internal departmental documentation accurately and on time.  
• Communicate well between departments, to notify leaders and engineers to problem solve issues. 
• Actively support and participate with 5S, High Performance Teams, and LEAN strategies.  
• Perform preventative maintenance on all machines. 
• Use appropriate PPE for designated area.
• Other duties may be assigned. 

Qualifications

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship or have U.S. Permanent Resident Status required.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Relevant Work Experience: 1+ years experience working in a shipping or receiving department at a manufacturing facility. 
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to perform basic math, reading, writing and computer skills such as basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and use of Microsoft Office. 
• Personal/ Soft skills: Must Demonstrate effective organizational and verbal/written English. Strong communication skills and multitasking skills preferred. 
• Ability to lift and or move up to 40 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdfand http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocginasupplement.pdf

Drug Tests

Drug-Free WorkplaceIn accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.