What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping/Receiving Clerk - Kent, OH position at Smithers-Oasis?
Who We Are:
Smithers-Oasis, located in Kent, Ohio, is a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of floral, grower, post-harvest and specialty foam products. We have operations in over 20 countries. Established in 1954, Smithers-Oasis’ brands include OASIS® Floral Products, FLORALIFE® Postharvest Products, OASIS® Grower Solutions and ENGINEERED PRODUCTS. We have an immediate opening for a Shipping/Receiving Clerk at one of our Kent, OH locations!
To learn more about who we are, please visit our website at www.smithersoasis.com.
Are you a reliable and dynamic individual looking for a regular, full-time opportunity with an exciting and growing company? Do you want a position that will allow for future advancement opportunities? If so, consider joining our team!
- HOURS: Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Overtime hours will be required based on business needs.
- PAY: Starts at $18.50/hour; higher pay is dependent on relevant experience.
- We offer competitive benefit plan options!
- Monthly and annual attendance bonuses!
- Quarterly Performance bonuses!
- Eleven paid holidays per year!
- 16 days of paid time off after one year!
- An immediately vested company-matched 401k plan!
What We Need:
We are seeking an individual who has experience working in distribution who can properly receive or ship goods to and from the Company following established record keeping, storage and safety procedures. This individual, by nature, must be reliable, have a strong work ethic and is a good communicator.
Some responsibilities of this role include (but is not limited to):
- Loads and unload shipments to and from the company involving lifting, carrying, and the use of carts, hand material movers, lift trucks, etc
- Completes all paperwork pertaining to shipments, receipts, promotional, transfers
- Use RF system to complete inventory transactions as needed to complete shipments
- Properly stores or prepares shipments to and from the Company according to established procedures
- Marks or prepares goods for accurate consignee verification
- Inspects, verifies quality and quantity of received goods using prescribed criteria
- Performs stock rotation of received goods in storage areas
- Stage and verify quantity and correctness of product on all orders
- Process Bill of Lading and packing slips for customer orders
- Participates in the year-end inventory
- Bundle or prepare packages for parcel shipments
- Follows established safety procedures and informs Leads and Managers of any unsafe conditions
- Cleans and maintains work areas
- Removes, moves, or stores materials in shipping warehouse according to established procedures
- Properly maintains records and/or shipping totals
- Performs duties in a business- like and courteous manner, especially while making contact with suppliers, customers, and truck drivers
- Maintains accuracy of inventory
- Performs other duties as directed
Who We Are Looking For:
- An individual with a high school diploma or GED who can accurately perform basic math calculations.
- An individual with at least six months of experience operating in a warehouse or shipping environment and has experience using current technical equipment like RF and narrow aisle warehouse guided equipment.
- An individual who is able to exercise good judgement, is able to use a computer without much assistance, and can follow detailed instructions and procedures.
- An individual who assists in maintaining the security of the warehouse and surrounding area and can perform daily maintenance checks of forklifts and shipping vehicles.
- An individual who is capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs as considerable amount of muscular effort is needed to complete some tasks.
- An individual who is available to work overtime hours as needed.
