Internship - Shipping and Receiving - TAPCO Inc. - Brown Deer, WI
Nature of Work
In this role, you will support the receipt and shipment of goods. You will verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment. This position will report to the Shipping/Receiving Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties listed below may vary in terms of importance and other duties may be added or eliminated as this position develops.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Must be able to read, write, and interpret English instructions
- Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, suppliers, and customers
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
- Ability to interpret verbal and written instructions
- Able to lift up to 70 Ibs
- Able to remain calm in stressful situations
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Computer skills – Basic knowledge and ability to look up and enter data
- Able to learn and accept feedback
- Able to work cooperatively in a team based environment and independently
- Able to use a variety of hand tools
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced warehouse environment
- Assist in loading and unloading trucks
- Follows safety rules and 5S procedures
Required Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years experience in related position in a manufacturing company
- Minimum of 2 years experience using a forklift
- Experience using basic computer skills, such as looking up and entering data
- Knowledge of using an Inventory Software System
- Must be familiar with proper packaging methods and able to interpret visual aids used to convey specific packaging requirements
Preferred Experience
- Working in a 5S and/or Lean Manufacturing Environment
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is walking, lifting, carrying and pushing carts and also climbing in and out of the back of a truck the majority of an 8 hour day. The employee is required to stand, stoop, kneel, and climb. This position uses hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. High level of concentration while checking documentation, products and counting. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a busy material handling warehouse setting with several shipping docks in a variety of weather conditions including rain, snow and sleet. The position is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electric shock. The use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, protective gloves and hearing protection may be required depending on the area of the warehouse. The use of steel toed shoes is required in the warehouse. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but become substantial at times. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; however, at times the workload may not require full time or may require overtime Monday through Saturday. Some flexibility of scheduling may be necessary in order to accommodate customer’s needs.
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