Receiving Forklift Operator

Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Clerk / Forklift Operator
Job Location: Norristown, PA
Job Duration: 3+ Months (Possible extension or temp to hire)
Shift: Mon – Fri 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM
 
Basic Purpose:
Responsible for shipping, receiving, and routing of materials into and out of the Business Unit (BU), as well as the appropriate documentation and data entry.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, verify, process, and route all materials into the facility and off-site facilities (remote sites), and enter the receipts in the Materials Management software system.
• Notify the Warehouse Manager of any discrepancies of materials versus shipping documentation.
• Prepare shipments, including documentation, for outbound shipments.
• Manage the Returned Goods process according to the Returned Goods SOP.
• Deliver stock to the appropriate staging area for departments.
• Put warehoused items in the designated storage areas and rotate stock according to receipt date and expiration dates to ensure proper stock rotation and use prior to expiration.
• Note any short-dated materials upon receipt (less than 30 days of shelf life) and report to the Warehouse Manager to determine any possible actions that may need taken.
• Assist in cycle count and full physical inventory.
• Comply with all applicable and current Materials and Services Management, Human Resources, Employee Health and Safety, Compliance, OSHA, CLIA, etc. policies and procedures.
• Analyze current procedures in place and make recommendations for process improvements to the Warehouse Manager.
• Assist in order entry, picking, packing, and delivery of both internal and external orders as needed.
• Assist in record storage and retrieval process as needed.
• Assist in preparation, receipt, and distribution of internal, inbound, and external mail as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

 
Education Preferred: Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
 
Work Experience:

• Six months previous materials management experience.
• Some data entry experiences are preferred.

 
Other Requirements:

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good record-keeping skills.
• Ability to operate a computer, printer, and bar code scanner.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) or equivalent.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to lift up to seventy (70) pounds.
• Ability to operate materials-handling equipment as needed (forklift, pallet jack, etc.).