Receiving Specialist - D Shift

Job Summary: Coordinates the receiving of all inbound freight for and outbound freight from the LSI facility. Ensures paperwork and logs related to Receiving and Shipping are properly maintained. Ensures that operational procedures are being followed and troubleshoots issues as needed. Oversees the effective cross-over between shifts, assists with training, and along with the leadership team, assists with staffing decisions based on associate strengths and weaknesses.Essential Duties:Acts as subject matter expert utilizing proficient skills in all aspects of the Receiving departmentProvides training to associates assigned to the Receiving areaAnswers the Receiving door, and provides instructions to drivers for inbound and outbound freightEnsures all driver paperwork is filled out accurately and collects signaturesMonitors all international paperwork on outbound freightProvides feedback to service technicians on equipment issues and repairs neededMaintains adequate supply levels for shipping of freight (pallets, wrap, labels, pouches, etc.)Coordinates associates with the Receiving Lead, Shipping Lead and Supervisor to maximize productivity by shifting labor according to workload. Verifies count and accuracy of freight.Maintains a daily consumable/non consumable receiving log for items receivedPerforms weekly inventory counts, and end of month inventory countsCommunicates with EDI, IT and Transportation Departments on order issues and customer requestsControls order flow by conveyor carton relief, manual put-away and relief of cartons awaiting manifestingPerforms daily carrier closeouts via system as well as scanning and filing of paperworkPerforms palletizing of freight per customer specifications, placarding and special requestsMaintains knowledge and understanding of the workflow in the Production, Case and Shipping DepartmentsReceives and ships boxes and cartons via common carriers and resolves carrier issues, when necessary.Safely uses power equipment to load/unload trucks and move material within the buildingMaintains a clean and organized Receiving areaMonitors associate performance and provides feedback to associate and leadershipAssists in close out and manifest issues.Other DutiesProvides backup for trainer and leadOther duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledgeable in DMS and DMS Client systemsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and store or distribute materials in a timely mannerMust possess a proficient understanding of LSI shipping/receiving processes.Must communicate clearly and effectively.Must demonstrate leadership skills.Prioritization skillsOrganizational skillsProblem Solving skillsCustomer Service skillsReading comprehension skills up to high school levelWriting skills up to high school levelMath skills – basic arithmetic, addition, subtractionAttention to detailAbility to work safely and adhere to safety guidelines in a manufacturing environmentAbility to perform repetitive manual tasksAbility to work independently or collaborate in a group environmentAbility to be flexible/multi-task based on workflow demandsAbility to speak, write and read the English languageAbility to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over timeAbility to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situationsAbility to maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendanceAbility to receive and give information in a courteous manner over the telephone, via electronic communication or in personAbility to engage in active listening with coworkers, management and clients/customersAttention to detailKnowledge of organization, operating procedures and policies of the companyAbility to apply new knowledge, technology and procedure to job responsibilitiesAbility to meet and maintain performance objectives (standards)Ability to maintain full time work schedule during normal company operating hours