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Shipping/Receiving Specialist I

Gilson, Inc. · gilson.com
MadisonEntry level
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Shipping and receiving specialist work.

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Found
32 d ago · posted 2026-08-28
Location
Madison, WI, US

Full description

MISSION Receives incoming materials and equipment; verifies count, accuracy and condition, and prepares material for order. Pulls stock from inventory, prepares for and delivers warehouse merchandise to internal departments. Maintains accurate records and filing systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Shipping/Receiving duties: • Handles all aspects of shipping and receiving while keeping accurate records. • Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates. • Affixes shipping labels on cartons or pallets identifying shipping information, using proper equipment. • Selects and assembles proper shipping containers using proper shipping fillers. • Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages/overages and rectifies all situations. • Routes items appropriately to internal departments. • Maintains cycle counts. Other Duties and Responsibilities: • Interacts with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Sales personnel to ensure timely shipment and receipt of products. • Interact with transport personnel such as UPS, FEDEX, DHL and other common carriers. • Maintain housekeeping in work area and warehouses. Ensure inventory is properly stored, aisles kept free of obstructions and trash is picked up and properly disposed. • Assist Facilities group with seasonal activities. • Operate powered industrial trucks and hand equipment to handle and transport materials or load and unload trucks. • Upkeep of all warehouses to include shelf labeling, tracking and general cleanliness. • Upkeep of all warehouse aisles-nothing on the floor, nothing hanging over the shelving. • Generate various documents using Microsoft Windows. • Observe required safety rules. • Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION • High School Graduate (or GED) WORK EXPERIENCE • Minimum 6 months in shipping, receiving and warehouse operations preferred. • Forklift operation experience. SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE • Computer operation, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, ERP systems. • Familiarity with basic warehouse and shipping machines and tools. PHYSICAL ABILITY • Ability to liftup-to75 lbs. OTHER • Regular attendance and punctuality. • Ability to be on your feet all day. • Ability to work well with others on a team. • Ability to acquire new skills and to accommodate change in the workplace. • Become forklift certified within 2 weeks of hire. ADDITIONAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE DESIRED • Experience with foreign shipping procedures preferred. • Familiarity with Pacejet and CSI. • Forklift experience.

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