Shipping & Receiving Representative

Shipping & Receiving Representative

• Dearborn, MI Discover your potential. Pursue your passion. Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe. Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the box thinking to OEM’s and suppliers everywhere. We are looking for a talented Shipping & Receiving Representative you will be responsible for doing a quality inspection of incoming materials and components as required, matching the packing list against our purchase order, receiving the materials and components into our ERP system, placing the parts into inventory or on the job shelves, making all shipments (foreign and domestic) including packages, truckloads, and containers. Main Responsibilities: Responsible for all shipping and receiving activity as needed. Completing all the receiving orders in an ERP system (Epicor) to keep a database up to date. Label all incoming material with identification sticker to support inventory records. Route incoming material to inventory, job shelf or deliver to person addressed. Communicates directly with the corresponding area regarding nonconforming material. Maintain inventory levels accuracy to support inventory requirements. Work with cross functional teams to ensure correct parts are ordered for jobs and inventory safety stock as directed. Follows safety policies, practices 5S and LEAN methodologies. Perform basic troubleshooting of shipping and receiving database to keep accurate records. Perform general housekeeping as instructed by management. Perform material movement in a safe, controlled manner, utilizing the required equipment. Follow shipping and receiving procedures as required and maintain a solid working knowledge of LINK shipping and receiving database. Assist in providing on-the-job training to other LINK personnel in the Shipping and Receiving Department, if required. Develop and implement new material movement methods and procedures as instructed. Responsible for submitting an accurate labor ticket on a daily basis. Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment. All other related duties as assigned. Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job. Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a shipping/receiving position or related field. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong sense of time organization and urgency. Strong attention to detail. The ability to work independently with little to no supervision as well as within a team. Forklift certification preferred.

Previous experience in web-based programs like UPS, using an ERP system or Epicor preferred. General knowledge of the purchasing process from beginning to end. Proven knowledge of web-based shipping programs (example: UPS). Proficient in Microsoft Office. Physical Requirements: The position is located in a mixed office and test laboratory environment and will involve hands-on work.

Physical activity may include lifting (up to 50lbs.), bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity or sitting for long periods of time. Ability to walk. Ability to speak verbally and read in English Ability to see with corrective lenses. Ability to hear. Ability to use a computer.

Able to work evenings and/or weekends as required. Ability to travel up to 10% domestically. Hazards: Normal hazards related to working in an office environment, manufacturing, and testing environment Normal hazards related to road and air travel LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor. LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed.

We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.