What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving Specialist position at Hydro?
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
Job Location: Sidney, OH
Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Job Summary:
The Shipping Receiving Specialist oversees daily shipping operations, ensures accurate documentation and processing in SAP, maintains dock safety, communicates with freight carriers and internal teams, and supports scheduling and material handling activities.
Required Education/Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume shipping/receiving environment is required.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a modern MRP system is required.
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills are required.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- SAP experience is preferred.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform daily assessment of shipping requirements.
- Calculate finished goods required to make daily shipments.
- Escalate any/all known shortages to appropriate Scheduler.
- Communicate routings, load times, and other pertinent information to freight carriers and various Customer contacts.
- Ensure all shipments are processed in SAP.
- Use and maintenance of Customer-specific portals and websites may be required.
- Assist Material Handlers with managing priorities.
- Inform Material Handlers of weekly and daily shipping/packing requirements.
- Ensure truck drivers and contractors follow Hydro’s safety policies while on the shipping dock.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of all movements related to sub-contracted materials/services.
- Assist Scheduling group with coordinating movements.
- Communicate to off-shifts any/all shipments or deliveries that will occur during the off-shift.
- Crosstrain such that all shipping and receiving functions can be performed.
- Ensure adequate supply of dunnage is available for Production.
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
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