Job Description

Description:

JOB PURPOSE:

Verify and keep records on incoming shipments. Identify information, counts, weights and measurements of incoming shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, packing slips, orders or other records.

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm


Requirements:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform assignments in accordance with established safety policies and procedures. Adhere to the Quality Policy, including all items assigned to this position in accordance with ISO policies, procedures and work instructions. Comply with the work rules and standards set forth in the Kato Cable Employee Handbook. Display appropriate work ethics in the workplace and group settings which provides a positive influence on consumer workers. Maintain receiving inventory and inventory records. Refer to work order or procedural instructions appropriate for each job, function or assignment before commencing kitting and inspection of product. Receive, unpack and inspect materials and supplies. Report damages and any discrepancies to the required departments. Perform any specified quality assurance checks designated for each job, function or assignment. Responsible for inventory management, cycle counting, obsolescence, and consigned material management. Operate tier-lift truck or use hand-truck to move, convey or hoist shipments from trucks, storage or work areas. Maintain good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned work sites. Assure that all work assigned to position is performed in accordance with specifications, instructions and requirements. Demonstrate ability to meet department requirement on specific assignments within a reasonable time, depending on the degree of difficulty of their job functions. Act as shipping and kitting back-up, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience, Competencies and Education

Must possess an education or experience level that permits the employee to effectively communicate and perform duties, assignments and responsibilities of the job. Must have the ability to measure and read prints. Must also have basic computer knowledge.


High school diploma or GED required.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret the documents relating to the job, function or assignment.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform basic mathematical equations and understand product drawing references and tolerances.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to make decisions when identifying in-process problems. Ability to deal with a variety of job assignments. Ability to deal with a variety of job assignments and changing priorities.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Shipping and receiving experience Warehouse and inventory control Experience with an ERP system

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MEASURES

Ability to accomplish assigned tasks safely. Adherence to the Quality Policy and ISO Procedural Requirements. Ability to maintain clean work areas and follow good housekeeping practices. Ability to follow work rules, work independently, be flexible and be willing to perform a variety of jobs. Ability to use any machinery/equipment required to accomplish any given job assignment. Ability to work effectively, courteously and respectfully with other personnel.

Physical Demands

Stand - Constant


Walk - Constant


Sit - Rare/Occasional


Use of Hands or Fingers - Constant


Reaching - Frequent


Climb or Balance - Rare/Occasional


Crouching or Kneeling - Frequent


Talk or Hear - Constant

Weight Requirements

0 -10lbs - Frequent


11 - 25lbs - Frequent


26 - 50lbs - Frequent


51 - 75lbs - Rare/Occasional


76 - 100lbs - Rare/Occasional


100+lbs - Rare/Occasional

Vision Requirements

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not normally exposed to weather conditions.


The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.