Shipping & Receiving Clerk Shift 3

Primary Purpose

Perform all material handling and shipping & receiving functions in a very efficient manner. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the shipping and receiving department including all transactions done in SAP and lead the Materials department personnel assigned to the shift. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all shipping and receiving functions in SAP.
• Perform all material handling functions.
• Responsible for upkeep and conditions of all forklifts. If a fix is needed, they will notify their supervisor on shift.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations and training of shipping personnel
• Shift to shift pass down/handoff.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain quality standards.
• Perform 5S activities.

• Observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain shipping and receiving department files.
• Work closely with Materials team and shipping and receiving team to assure customer deliveries are shipped on schedule.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to operate forklift and must keep valid license for position.
• Knowledge of forklift safety regulations
• Ability to read, write and understand directions, shipping/receiving paperwork and complete shipping audit, U-tags, etc.

• Must have the ability to read and comprehend written instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Must have the ability to effectively present information orally and in writing.
• Computer skills, specifically within Windows based office programs
• Basic SAP skills particularly in shipping/receiving and/or ability to learn.

• Flexibility to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work overtime as needed (sometimes on short notice).
• Ability to work without direct supervision but respond to directions/requests and perform effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to train new employees that come to the shift.

• Core competencies include Quality Focus, Communications, Personal Development, and Technical/functions expertise. 
• Must demonstrate competence on a continuous basis through testing, training, and communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Industrial or manufacturing experience with 12 months of floor operation experience preferred.
• One (1) year of forklift experience required.
• One (1) year prior shipping and receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to become Tenneco forklift certified is required.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment – includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, machine/equipment noise, mechanical parts, some welding exhaust, non-controlled temperatures, and PPE required.
• Occasionally exposed to vibration.
• Warehouse, Dock, and Plant areas- includes, but not limited to, exposure to outside weather and some constricted work areas and pathways.
• Fast-paced work environment

Physical Demands:

• Extensive sitting and climbing on and off forklifts.
• Good visual ability
• Some pushing and pulling.
• Ability to move about the plant and walk 15-20 feet multiple times per normal shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to raise and lower dock plates with one arm up to 150 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color-coding distinction, close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

Need For Driving or Travel 

N/A

Note: This position description describes only the general nature and level of work encompassed by this job. This description is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of associates at this level. The company may, at Management discretion, alter the minimum job requirements listed here based on the candidate’s qualifications and/or modification to job responsibilities. 

Each employee has the authority to initiate action to prevent a violation of the Tenneco Integrity Policy. All employees will abide to local Work Instructions and procedures as defined in the Quality Manual and in accordance with latest IATF 16949 requirements.

Tenneco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.