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Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Cleveland,

OH$21.00/Hour
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Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Cleveland, OH

The Shipping and Receiving Specialist oversees the accurate and efficient flow of incoming and outgoing materials within the organization. This role combines administrative and hands-on responsibilities to ensure shipments are properly received, packaged, shipped, documented, stored, and distributed in compliance with company procedures and safety standards. The specialist collaborates closely with purchasing, production, sales, and the shipping coordinator to support timely and accurate order fulfillment.

Shipping and Receiving Specialist Qualifications:
Receiving Operations
  • Welcome drivers and walk-in customers while delivering a high level of customer service
  • Receive and inspect incoming shipments to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with purchase orders, noting any damage or discrepancies
  • Verify quantities, part numbers, serial numbers, and supporting documentation prior to accepting deliveries
  • Accurately record received goods within the purchasing system
  • Label, store, and distribute materials to appropriate departments or storage locations
  • Work with purchasing and vendors to resolve shipment discrepancies or damage issues
  • Process customer returns in a timely and accurate manner
  • Maintain and update Safety Data Sheet (SDS) records in both physical and digital formats
Shipping Operations
  • Pick and prepare parts orders while monitoring inventory levels
  • Communicate low or critical inventory levels and initiate replenishment as needed
  • Prepare outbound shipments, including packaging, crating, building custom skids, and recording weight and dimensions
  • Ensure all required documentation—such as manuals, wiring diagrams, instruction sheets, SDS, certificates of conformance, and test results—is complete and included with shipments
  • Coordinate with the shipping coordinator to schedule pickups with freight carriers and parcel services
  • Ensure all shipments comply with applicable domestic and international shipping regulations
  • Transport materials to and from local customers or vendors using company vehicles as required
Operational Support
  • Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
  • Perform basic maintenance on equipment, machinery, and facilities
  • Complete light assembly or machining tasks as assigned
  • Assist with inventory audits and reconciliation activities
  • Ensure proper handling and storage of materials to prevent damage or loss
  • Communicate any issues or potential disruptions in the shipping process to management and relevant departments
  • Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance shipping accuracy and efficiency
  • Track and document time and materials used for packaging
  • Adhere to all company safety policies and OSHA regulations

Shipping and Receiving Specialist Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma
  • 1+ years of shipping and receiving experience
  • 1+ years of experience operating a forklift
  • Ability to reads measuring instruments
  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools

 

Hunter International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.
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