Shipping & Receiving Associate

Why do we need you ?

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We’re one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain’s remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. 

Summary and Principal Area of Responsibility:

The position is responsible for preparing shipping containers and materials for shipment; compare identifying information; count, weigh, and measure items of out-going shipment, verifying against bills of lading, invoices or purchase orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes the following; other duties may be assigned):

• Assemble cardboard containers, or pre-assembled containers.
• Weigh rolls; insert in containers.
• Use spacers, fillers, and padding to protect rolls.
• Generate label with proper information and affix to box.
• Maintain production log.
• Inventory and request supplies from main warehouses.
• Respond to customer service/customer queries.
• Pack according to special customer instructions, when required.
• Generate paperwork from QAD for shipping or receiving as appropriate.
• When assigned to receiving responsibilities follow receiving policies and procedures.
• Receipt, issuance and maintenance of all materials required to support production.
• Responsible for orderly storage, tracking and maintenance of all materials in warehouse.
• Data entry into the inventory management system for all receipts and movement of material.
• Audit and verify counts of material.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment.
• Responsible for movement of daily production materials to staging areas.
• Load and unload trucks, store, and maintain materials at other buildings.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the shift supervisor / department manager.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Must be willing to accept and receive frequent supervision and assistance as well as participate as a member of team.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must have a strong commitment to working safely.
• Maintain a 5S acceptable work area.
• Housekeeping duties as needed/directed.
• Support Visual Workplace and LEAN initiatives.
• Ability to work varied hours/days/overtime as business dictates.

Is this job for you ?

Work Experience:

• One to Two years in a Manufacturing environment are preferred. Will substitute for equivalent work experience.
• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, use simple math, and use basic hand held measuring tools.

Technical Skills:

• Basic computer skills

A little more about us

Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world, Composite Systems is comprised of three business units including Films & Fabrics, Tape Solutions and Thin Films. Our ambition is to provide innovative solutions that combine material science, processing technology and design to save energy, provide protection, improve comfort, and give peace-of-mind to our customers. Our unique performance is delivered by passionate people, empowered to collaborate closely with our customers and solve their toughest challenges.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

Invent yourself at Saint-Gobain Composites, and together, let’s protect what matters most!

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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