Shipping/Receiving Clerk - Kent, OH

Who We Are:

Smithers-Oasis, located in Kent, Ohio, is a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of floral, grower, post-harvest and specialty foam products. We have operations in over 20 countries. Established in 1954, Smithers-Oasis’ brands include OASIS® Floral Products, FLORALIFE® Postharvest Products, OASIS® Grower Solutions and ENGINEERED PRODUCTS.  We have an immediate opening for a Shipping/Receiving Clerk at one of our Kent, OH locations!

To learn more about who we are, please visit our website at www.smithersoasis.com.

Are you a reliable and dynamic individual looking for a regular, full-time opportunity with an exciting and growing company? Do you want a position that will allow for future advancement opportunities? If so, consider joining our team!

• HOURS: Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.  Overtime hours will be required based on business needs.
• PAY: Starts at $19.45/hour; higher pay is dependent on relevant experience.
• We offer competitive benefit plan options!
• Monthly and annual attendance bonuses!
• Eleven paid holidays per year!
• 16 days of paid time off after one year!
• An immediately vested company-matched 401k plan!

What We Need:

We are seeking an individual who has experience working in distribution who can properly receive or ship goods to and from the Company following established record keeping, storage and safety procedures.  This individual, by nature, must be reliable, have a strong work ethic and is a good communicator. 

Some responsibilities of this role include (but is not limited to):

• Load and unload inbound/outbound shipments which can require lifting, carrying, and the use of material handling vehicles.
• Completes all paperwork and computer tasks pertaining to shipments, receipts, and samples.
• Use RF system to complete picking, putaway, replenishment, and inventory transactions as needed.
• Perform picking tasks which include finding warehouse locations, driving material handling vehicles, building skids/orders, handling packing lists, assigning carrier pros, and filing Bills of Lading.
• Communicate damaged inventory and/or inventory discrepancies to management.
• Inspect and verify received goods using prescribed criteria.
• Construct palletized freight orders that best utilize trailer space, ensures materials are secure, and are stacked in a manner that will not damage products.
• Coordinate with truck drivers about available dock doors for picking up and dropping off.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory by conducting spot checks and completing cycle counting reports.
• Manage customer returned goods and material issue goods back into inventory as needed.
• Follows established safety procedures and informs management of any unsafe conditions.
• Pick, pack, and ship parcel orders in compliance with carrier and customer needs.
• Perform company/system defined putaway procedures and storage tasks for produced goods and received goods.
• Clean and maintain a safe work area.
• Remove, transport, or store materials in shipping warehouse according to established procedures.
• Properly maintain records of receipts and shipments alike.
• Perform duties in a business- like and courteous manner, especially while interacting with suppliers, customers, and truck drivers.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Work overtime as needed

Who We Are Looking For:

• Must have a high school diploma. Must also be able to accurately perform basic math calculations.
• At least six months experience operating in a warehouse or shipping environment. Experience using current technical equipment like RF and narrow aisle warehouse guided equipment.
• Requires a high level of initiative and good judgment. Must accurately perform basic math calculations. Needs experience operating a personal computer. Must be capable of working in a low-supervised environment and follow detailed instructions and procedures. Requires good interpersonal skills to interface with customers.
• Employee has access to confidential information.
• Security of warehouse and grounds. Operation and daily maintenance check of forklifts and shipping vehicles. Attentiveness is required to prevent injury to self or others, and equipment and product damage.
• Must be able to work in a team environment to ensure workflow and make necessary changes to eliminate bottlenecks.
• Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. A considerable amount of muscular effort is needed to complete some tasks. A high level of activity and stress is present at certain times of the day.
• Frequent exposure to dust and noise. Must be willing to have safe interactions with hazardous materials. To complete duties and responsibilities overtime may be required.

Smithers-Oasis is a drug free workplace.  Upon acceptance of a job offer, the candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screening.