Shipper/Receiver 

LOCATION: Hanover / Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States | BRAND: Sheppard | REQUISITION ID: 4787 | JOB GRADE: 10

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

 

Are you looking for a stable company known for innovation to grow your career? At R.H. Sheppard, we’ve been leading our industry for nearly 90 years. It’s an exciting time to be part of our growing team! Under new local leadership, we are even more commited to finding new ways to improve employee experience, customer satisfaction and our overall business results.  Bring your passion, skills and experiences and join us in our journey toward continued success!
 

Why join the Sheppard team:

  • Compensation is reviewed annually to ensure you are earning a competitive wage. Overtime is regularly available for hourly employees interested in increasing their weekly pay.
  • Advance and earn more as you increase your knowledge and versatility. Learn new skills with our various training programs or explore new roles through our internal recruiting process.
  • Enjoy work / life balance with 14 paid holidays and two weeks of paid vacation time (accrued based on start date). Starting a family? Take six weeks off for paid parental leave to bond with your new addition. 
  • DAY ONE coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a variety of voluntary benefits, on-site healthcare facility for you and your family, wellness program incentives, and more!
  • Plan for your future goals with our 401K with company match, Retirement Savings Plan and Tuition Reimbursement programs

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:


The primary responsibility of this position is to package and ship all outgoing material and for the receipt of all incoming material.  The individual must be able to work under moderate supervision.  Responsibilities captioned below are considered essential job functions:


•    Adhere to established safety procedures and 5 “ S ” standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting/moving of parts 
•    Verify that all material received is in accordance  with documentation, weighing/counting parts as necessary to ensure vendor accuracy 
•    Coordinate with the appropriate departments to assure that shipping and receiving requirements are met 
•    Record appropriate information into computer mainframe, including inventory transactions, receiving, and labels for spare part orders 
•    Contact trucking firms to advise them of available pickups; coordinate their arrivals to minimize waiting time and delays 
•    Coordinate with purchasing departments the status of material that has been expedited 
•    Operate fork lift to load/unload trucks and perform other loading dock duties required to maintain an efficient operation
•    Other duties as assigned; required to be very flexible in their daily job assignments 
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
•    Communication skills, ability to read, write and comprehend instruction
•    Ability to stand, stoop, bend, walk, reach frequently throughout the workday
•    Ability to lift items up to 40lbs without assistance
•    Knowledge of shop mathematics and blue print reading
•   Proficient with weighing devices, lift trucks, floor walkers, overhead cranes

 

Working conditions/physical requirements: General shop and machine tool noise, dirt, grease, and coolants from the operation of machine and equipment.  Normal working position is standing, climbing, and walking throughout the plant.  Repetitive lifting/moving is required.  The weight can range anywhere from 1 to 125 lbs in which proper lifting/moving techniques are required.  
 

EDUCATION & MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
One year working in a Shipping department preferred
 

WORKING HOURS:
Monday through Friday 2pm-10pm core hours + ot

R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. has a rich history of innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, our dedicated team supply components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and a proud member of Knorr-Bremse Group. Whatever your career path, Sheppard is committed to delivering diverse experiences, challenging opportunities and an unparalleled commitment to ethics and integrity.


R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.