Description
We are seeking a Shipping/Receiving Specialist (Data Shipping) to join our Warehouse Ops team. As a Shipping/Receiving Specialist, you will be responsible for the dispatch, receipt, and management of goods within the organization, ensuring safety, quality, timeliness, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting visual inspections of incoming and outgoing shipments for identification and damage
- Coordinating and confirming receipt/shipping documentation for internal/external customers
- Verifying accuracy of incoming/outgoing shipments
- Identifying and resolving shipping/receiving discrepancies
- Identifying carriers for shipments and coordinating with Sales and Customer Support teams
- Processing hazardous goods in accordance with IATA requirements
- Validating Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for incoming/outgoing chemical shipments
- Operating warehouse forklift/stacker or picker truck to pull and return parts from inventory (if applicable)
- Scheduling, tracking, and monitoring inbound and outbound shipments
- Arranging for cost-efficient transportation of products
- Participating in key projects to support continuous improvement
- Completing export documentation and shipping manifests
- Demonstrating knowledge of governmental trade compliance and environmental regulations
Requirements:
- 2-4 years of related work experience, preferably in a warehouse setting
- Ability to lift and carry cartons weighing up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to manage cartons more than 35 lbs. utilizing available safety tools
- Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Experience in operating material handling equipment
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Detail-oriented, efficient, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in a cross-functional team
- Experience in international shipping and distribution
- Knowledge of transportation, shipping laws, and procedures
Preferred qualifications:
- High school or higher degree/qualification in a related field of study