Full-Time Shipping & Receiving Manager

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Do you have exceptional attention to detail? Are you an excellent communicator? Do people remark on your abundance of common sense? We are currently looking for a shipping and receiving manager to fill an immediate opening in West Seattle (possibly moving to north Kent in late 2019/early 2020).

This position is for someone who has the right attitude and experience. We are not just looking for someone who can do the job, but someone who wants to grow with the company and is willing to contribute and be a valued team member every day! We are an inclusive workforce, welcoming employees of all genders, abilities, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

– Overseeing incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and conditions of shipments
– Determining shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules
– Manages (3) part-time special needs shipping assistants and engages with their job coaches from the Northwest Center to facilitate their daily job performance as well as their continued personal and professional growth.
– Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
– Arrange for a carrier vehicle or pickup, as required
– Determine storage areas for larger incoming shipments and work with warehouse manager to allocate appropriate space within the warehouse
– Assist in physically moving incoming items to designated storage areas and supervise storage activities
– Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.
– Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory which is shipped or received.
– Ready product for stocking by labeling, stickering, marking, bagging, boxing, etc as needed
– Pull and label product for backorder customers. Alert relevant departments and staff.
– Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
– Route products to departments
– Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents.
– Post weight and shipment charges.
– Maintain department records, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.
– May operate dolly and/or pallet jack in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area.
– Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety standards.
– Maintain supply of shipping materials; When shipping materials are low, place order with Purchaser.
– Break down and dispose of excess or unusable boxes and packing materials; Recycle as necessary.
– Leads, guides, and trains employees performing related work.
– Compiling and maintaining applicable metrics as required.
– Training, developing and performance-monitoring activities.
– Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

– High school diploma or GED.
– At least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
– Comfort in engaging with and daily hands-on management of employees of all abilities within the shipping department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

– Ability to speak, read and write fluent English
– Must have good organizational and time-management skills
– Ability to multi-task in HIGH STRESS situations and PRIORITIZE during busy times
– Maintain a clean, safe, efficient and effective work area. Ensuring shipping area is organized and clean at all times and meets all compliance factors
– Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers
– Basic math skills
– Knowledge of postal and commercial shipping methods and procedures
– Strong computer proficiencies and able to efficiently use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
– Data entry experience is a plus
– Experience working with an ERP/MRP/SAP system is a plus
– Use of RF scanners and familiarity with cycle counting
– Open to a flexible schedule as needed
– Strong attendance history
– Ability to lift and manipulate objects weighing up to 50 lbs and items that are oddly shaped
– Ability to stand for long periods of times
– Ability to reach, bend and climb ladders
– Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits
– Communicate professionally and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers, including during high-stress busy times
– Tolerant of dogs in work environment

This is an M-F 8-5 (or 9-6) hourly position, eligible for overtime. Starting Compensation: DOE with review after successful completion of first 90 days

Benefits include Medical & Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.

If you qualify, please send an email to deborahk(at)pnta(dot)com with your resume attached and, if currently employed, your desired rate of pay.

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