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Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate

Reports To: The Shipping and Receiving Associate will report to the Client Services Supervisor, Client Services Manager, or equivalent leadership.

Job Overview:

The Shipping and Receiving Associate provides exceptional mail and shipping/receiving services, delivering operational functions in the following areas: processing of inbound/outbound mail, distributing/delivering of mail, shipping and receiving product and supplies to support onsite business service center in a timely manner.

Overall, this position continuously offers the highest level of service to all client and SPS employees while maintaining a professional image of the company by providing prompt, courteous and efficient service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides 5-star customer service to all employees (in all forms of communication).
• Receives goods and verifies the quality and count of all items unloaded from trucks and trailers; checks against suppliers count and immediately reports discrepancies to carriers, supervisor, and purchasing officer per company policy.
• Verifies and records all items loaded for shipments.
• Carefully and accurately maintains shipping records for requested categories including goods returned, dunnage, and returnable pallets.
• Maintains database of shipment data to ensure that customer orders are updated and that appropriate billing documents are provided to accounting or other associated departments as required
• Notifies supervisor of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions.
• Prepares bills of lading and dray tickets for shipments.
• Completes information on damage claims for in-transit damage.
• Transports materials on shipping dock with a hand truck or other vehicle as needed.
• Loads trucks or railroad car using a forklift.
• Receives inbound mail/packages and sorts incoming mail and inputs into chain of custody software package.
• Operates mail machines including the postage meter, photocopying machine, and mail folding and inserting machine.
• Maintains records of receipt, mailing dates, and other required information.
• Manages outgoing mail/package transactions.
• Notifies employees upon receipt of inbound deliveries.
• Distributes mail/packages to company personnel.
• Acts as point of contact for company personnel on mail/package inquiries.
• Submit work orders for certain requests.
• Monitors level of office supplies on the floor and replenishing and orders accordingly.
• Proactively seeks out additional work during downtime.
• Builds professional relationships with customers and other teams.
• Maintains professionalism and composure when interacting with all employees.
• Trains back-up and providing guidance on policies and procedures.
• Determines what additional support is needed when handling sensitive inquiries.
• Provides exceptional customer service to client.
• Provides reception or concierge (front of office) or hospitality (back of office) coverage as needed.

Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• PC skills MS Office Suite experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of MFD equipment.
• Requires knowledge and understanding of shipping/receiving procedures and ability to comprehend instructions.
• Possesses ability to work independently and capable of completing projects.
• Ability to determine correct method and packing material as well as validate packing slips for accuracy of incoming and outgoing materials.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• 1-2+ years prior work experience preferred.
• Previous forklift experience/certification preferred.
• Ability to work assigned work hours determined by manager.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Current knowledge or ability to learn computer-based systems required for functions of position.
• Required to maintain an overall professional appearance and attitude.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures required.

Physical Demands:

• Approximately 50% of the time this position requires the below physical demands.
• Fine and/or gross motor skills, including the ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages on a standard wheeled cart with a load capacity of 60 lbs.
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand, and/or sit for an extended period of time.
• Manual dexterity required for operating office machinery (phone, copy machines, binding equipment, etc.).
• Ability to communicate and decern information effectively with onsite staff using vision, hearing, and oral/written comprehension.
• Ability to lift or move 40 lbs. or greater frequently.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.

Travel: None or Negligible

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.