Shipping & Receiving Assistant - AL

Allied Mineral Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. Shipping and Receiving Assistant Wage Rate: $19.79 - $27.80 Duties and Responsibilities Prepares shipping papers that are printed in shipping from Customer Service. Tenders shipments in the Due Out Program Creates Bills of Lading in the Bills of Lading Program Prints Shipping Labels for all shipments.

Check Inventory against the orders to ensure that there is material available to pull. Check material locations for shipping operators when needed. Operate and complete warehouse movements using RF Scanning equipment. Ensures that shipments are entered accurately in the shipping log. Contacts shipping companies and organizes orders as directed by the production supervisor as needed.

Follow up on ETA of shipping companies. Direct carriers to the proper shipping doors. Prints completed Bills of Ladings once the orders are pulled. Logs pulled and shipped orders into the Due out program. To meet customer and management requirements. Obtain freight quotes for Sales and Customer Service. Prepare and complete daily paperwork and records associated with the shipping/receiving department.

Keeps records of materials/products sent/and or received. Properly receive resale items, print and attach proper labels and put items away in proper location. Fill out all receiving paperwork and turn in to purchasing. Become an expert in resale items. Be able to check resales items for shipments. Assist all shippers in identifying and properly shipping resale items.

Any other duties assigned This job description illustrates the types of duties performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each essential function of the job. Employees in this job may be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisors although not specifically listed herein and those duties may be essential to the job.

Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete tasks from this job at any time.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be physically and mentally fit for duty. Must be at least 18 years old. Dependable and able to maintain the attendance required to perform the job. Ability to read, write, comprehend and fully understand: SOPs, SDSs, labeling, safety and health regulations, and procedures within the job, this job group and the plant.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to operate a lift truck safely and efficiently, and successfully pass test to operate a forklift. Must possess good organization skills, problem solving skills, technical skills and computer skills Previous experience in customer service and AS400 system is a plus.

Good organizational skills and attention to details. Working Environment The job is in a dusty and dirty environment. Working in a hot and/or cold environment. Shift varies from early morning start, evenings and weekends. Required to wear respirator, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes. Allied Mineral Products offers competitive wages, health, dental, STD, LTD and ESOP retirement plan and profit sharing.

Passing a drug screen is required prior to starting work should an offer be made. Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.