Shipping and Receiving Coordinator - TL
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management · Warehouse Operations
In short
Alfa Laval is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Coordinator for their Indianapolis facility. This full-time, on-site role involves inventory control, shipping/receiving, paperwork processing, and material delivery. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, basic computer and math skills, and preferred experience in manufacturing and forklift operation.
Responsibilities
- Unpack and examine incoming shipments, rejecting damaged items, and rectifying damages or shortages.
- Compare identifying information and counts against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records for incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Operate forklift or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments to storage or work areas.
- Perform daily equipment inspections for required equipment (e.g., fork trucks, cranes).
- Troubleshoot and resolve incoming problems, communicating with Team Leaders or Purchasing if assistance is required.
- Route items to departments or warehouse locations and maintain a log of received materials and supplies.
- Affix shipping labels and stamp/stencil identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
- Package components to specified quality standards, considering transport risks like ocean transport.
- Examine outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.
- Manage warehouse inventory (indoor and outdoor), ensuring correct counts, minimized damage risks, and identification of slow-moving inventory.
- Compile order-specific kits, ensuring component availability for production.
- Provide needed materials to various workstations and/or locations in a timely manner.
- Ensure proper accounting for scrap inventory and raw goods.
- Conduct inventory counts to support accurate inventory valuation.
- Manage inventory systems including Kanban card and Min/Max order systems.
- Manage recycling container usage and disposal.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic desk top computer skills.
- Basic math skills, including the ability to read a tape measure and micrometer.
- Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
- Forklift operation certification preferred.
- Overhead crane experience preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
Benefits
- Challenging position in an open and friendly environment.
- Healthcare, dental, and vision plans.
- Robust wellness program.
- Generous 401(k).
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off benefits.
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Company
Alfa Laval
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Indianapolis, United States
Qualification
Diploma
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