Overview
The Shipping/Receiving Operator is responsible for the reconciliation of incoming and outgoing materials and movement of finished goods and material. Move material to appropriate areas throughout the plant and document in accordance with established procedures. Load/Unload trucks and document transaction in accordance with established procedures.
Responsibilities
- Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
- Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
- Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
- Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs. Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
- Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets. Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets. Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
- Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected. Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
- Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
- Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
- Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
- Sort materials or objects for processing or transport.
- Load shipments, belongings, or materials.
- Mark materials or objects for identification.
- Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
- Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.
- Record operational or production data.
- Secure cargo.
- Position material handling equipment.
- Operate moving or lifting equipment.
- Monitor cargo area conditions.
- Clean facilities or work areas.
- Package materials or products.
- Connect cables or electrical lines.
- Shovel materials.
- Set up material handling gear or equipment and packaging.
- Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition. See more occupations related to this activity.
- Operate packing or other material processing equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.