Shipping.Receiving Specialist Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

Shipping.

Receiving Specialist
Greer, SC
Apr 25, 2025 POSITION SUMMARY
The Shipping/Receiving Specialist involves overseeing the efficient handling of incoming and outgoing shipments. This includes unloading, inspecting, and organizing materials while ensuring compliance with quality and quantity standards. The Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate records, operating equipment safely, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth delivery schedules. Additionally, the role involves overseeing packaging processes to prevent damage during shipping, capturing accurate dimensions and weights for outbound packages, and utilizing transportation management systems for cost-effective and timely transport.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the receipt of incoming shipments, including unloading, unpacking, and organizing materials efficiently.
Inspect all materials received for discrepancies, damage, and quality issues. Promptly report any discrepancies to the relevant personnel
Verify the accuracy of received goods by comparing packing lists with the corresponding purchase orders and ensuring compliance with quality and quantity standards
Maintain accurate records and documentation for all received materials, ensuring proper labeling, and organization of records for inventory management
Properly move, sort, and store received materials in designated storage areas or production locations.
Safely operate all equipment and machinery, including forklifts and pallet jacks, following established safety protocols and guidelines
Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including the dock area, to ensure a safe and efficient workspace
Effectively communicate with suppliers, carriers, and internal stakeholders to coordinate delivery schedules and resolve issues
Ensures packaging of product is sufficient enough so no damage occurs during shipping
Captures all accurate dimensions and weights for all outbound packages
Processes shipments on FedEx, UPS and TBG’s internal transportation management system for the most effective transport in the most cost effective and timely fashion
Collaborates with the Production Lead, Shipping, to track and monitor packaged material inventory and ensure that materials are maintained at an adequate level in order to meet packaging production shipping demands
Communicates any concerns about packaging inventory meeting limited quantity thresholds so that the production lead can order more inventory in a timely fashion
Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the shipping/receiving process
Performs miscellaneous projects and completes various tasks as requested by management.
Utilize best practices for reduction of cost

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
Have basic computer skills, including Pace and Google
Be self-motivated, a fast learner, and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs
Able to be flexible and reprioritize as needed based on business needs.
Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects at the same time, while keeping records detailed and accurate.

QUALIFICATIONS

2 years of experience in shipping/receiving roles preferred.
Printing industry experience is a plus.
High school degree or equivalent GED
Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills
Manufacturing experience in a production setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continuously for an 8-hour day and to stand for up to 10 hours in a production setting indoors
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization.
Stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work operating equipment
Move around the plant and offices repeatedly throughout the day

CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS

These core values along with cultural competencies are required for ALL employees
WOW
Meets and exceeds customer and fellow employee’s expectations
Possesses a strong sense of urgency
Possesses a positive attitude and contributes to overall culture and engagement
Ownership
Drives results, has a bias for action and is eager to take initiative
Possesses resourcefulness
Passion for Excellence
Thinks outside the box and consistently provides solutions to challenges and problems
Detail oriented, provides high level of work accuracy
The Art of Teams
Values differences, embraces diversity and exhibits strong interpersonal skills with all employees
Has professional demeanor and takes the “high road”
Has a respectful, cooperative and collaborative work style #MSSR1