Shipping and Receiving Associate

About Us

Morris & Associates is a US-based, global provider of custom process cooling solutions. The company began in 1949 with a focus on providing process cooling solutions to the rapidly expanding poultry processing industry. Since then, we have expanded to provide process cooling solutions around the world for a variety of industries with Morris equipment currently found in 50 countries and 5 continents.           https://morristhermal.com

Job Description:

Handling of incoming and outgoing packages/shipments in a warehouse. Job duties include packaging and weighing items, printing shipping labels and postage, inspecting goods received for damage and distributing products to other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Receiving -

- Verifies and keeps records on incoming shipments. Verifies materials received are as ordered and routes incoming items to appropriate locations.

- Receive and unload incoming materials and compare information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment.

- Inspects shipments for damages or defects or shortages; records discrepancies, damages or questionable conditions to supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.

- Identify shipments without purchase order and delivers items to requisitioning departments.

- Unpack, examines and label parts prior to stocking.

- Process all defective and/or return shipments from customers for replacement or credit.

- Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of parts/equipment.

- Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly conditions and follows prescribed safety regulations.

Parts Shipping -

- Prepares items for shipping ensuring cost effective courier services.

- Determine most economical and efficient shipping method.

- Select appropriate shipping container.

- Packs items to ensure safe delivery.

- Properly label packages and follow shipping instructions as provided by customer.

- Prepare bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities and destination are correct.

- Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents.

- Generate End of Day manifest reports for accounting.

- Operate company vehicle to deliver shipments to UPS/FedEx locations.

Inventory & Warehouse Support

- Maintain accurate inventory counts through cycle counts and audits

- Assist with inventory organization and warehouse layout improvements

- Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks

- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Safety & Compliance

- Follow company safety policies and OSHA guidelines

- Properly handle hazardous or regulated materials, if applicable

- Report safety concerns or incidents promptly

Qualifications Required:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Shipping and Receiving: 1 year min (preferred)

- Warehouse: 1 year min (preferred)

- Forklift/Material handling experience

Skills & Competencies

- Accuracy and attention to detail

- Time management and multitasking

- Teamwork and communication

- Problem-solving and adaptability

- Safe work habits

Work Environment

- Warehouse setting with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and physical activity

- May require occasional overtime to meet operational demands

Benefits:

- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

- Vacation Time

- Sick Time

- Life Insurance

- Long Term Disability

- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!