Shipper/Receiver

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Summary: Engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments, and preparing items for shipment by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Studies 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.

Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.

Determines space requirements and position of shipment in boxcars and trucks and lays out position of shipment.

Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits of states.

Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, and seals loaded boxcars and truck doors.

Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair.

Maintains vehicle maintenance report.

Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.

Compiles records of unfilled orders.

Posts weight and shipping charges.

Prepares bills of lading.

Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.

Adjusts errors and complaints.

Knowledge and experience in stand-up forklift.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Oracle knowledge a plus, use of overhead cranes, and other shipping equipment.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather).

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles...people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.