Shipping and Receiving Associate

POSITION SUMMARY - If less than 2 years international shipping, DO NOT apply!

In this part-time position, you will perform a variety of shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks. Prepare and manage all shipping documentation for domestic and international shipments on sales orders, customer equipment returns, vendor supplies, and return of defective parts or incorrect orders. The right person needs a CAN-DO attitude, highly organized, reliable, possesses excellent attention to detail and self-managed follow-up and follow-through skills. This person will be responsible for final outgoing check of equipment, before packing shipment for pick-up.

MUST REQUIREMENTS - MUST have 2+ years of international shipping experience. 

• HSD/GED required
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Legally entitled to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
• Valid Washington state driver license with a clean driving history and active auto insurance
• Ability to lift 50 pounds while performing duties of this job.
• Ability to sit, climb, kneel, or stand for long periods of time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shipping/Receiving/Inventory
  • Must have working knowledge of how to safely package, tape, weigh, and lift heavy boxes for shipping.
  • Daily use of FedEx and DHL online systems for both (Domestic and International) shipments, will use UPS and USPS domestic from time to time.
  • Prepare all International shipping documentation for COMMERCIAL INVOICES, USMCA/T-MEC/CUSMA, EEI and SLI. Familiar with International customs requirements, HS codes and awareness of ECCN.
  • Follow all customs and broker regulations and guidelines for shipping internationally to make sure customer shipments are not delayed.
  • Perform system transactions as they relate to inventory removal, replacements, or transfers (via Fishbowl Inventory) system.
  • Maintain accurate records (computerized and paper) for inventory control and reporting.
  • Receives and unpacks all incoming shipments from deliveries, performs verification of information on packing slip with purchase order for accuracy of shipment.
  • Inspect shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
  • Ensure all materials are placed into inventory and/or delivered once verifications are complete.

• Inventory/Administrative
  • Prepare reports, scan, and file all shipping/receiving records.
  • Provide tracking information to sender or customer for outgoing shipments.
  • Trace lost, delayed, or customer claims of lost shipments and obtain proof of delivery documents.

• Maintain a clean and organized shipping area daily. Sustains the storage area, organizes and places supplies on shelves. Ensures the area is always secure.
• When needed, deliver shipments within a 100-mile radius using company vehicle when available; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area.
• May perform other duties unrelated to shipping and receiving when assigned.

SKILLS NEEDED

• Requires extreme attention to detail and the ability to disseminate information whether specifically noted or mentioned.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and precision in daily work.
• Must be able to keep track of competing priorities and prioritize daily work while being flexible with change.
• Working knowledge of software applications, Excel, Outlook, with some ERP system experience.
• Display a sense of urgency and ability to work under specified time frames, when required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills both internally and externally.
• Problem solving and strong math skills.

SCHEDULE:

• 4-hour shifts
• Day shift from 11AM to 3:00PM
• Monday to Friday

ABOUT US

Our website gives you information about what we manufacture and the industries we serve, but it doesn't tell you who we are. 

SMC is a small family-like group of people with different personalities and interests coming together with the common goal of building a product that benefits our vast customer base worldwide. While there are many sonar manufacturers in this industry, no one can capture images like the products we produce. There's a reason we’ve been in business for more than 20 years and have stood the test of time: “We see what others can’t”.