Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

• GEOKON is a manufacturer of sensors and instrumentation used in civil, mining and structural engineering projects throughout the world.

  We are currently seeking a Shipping & Receiving Supervisor, who at the direction of the Production Manager, will contribute to Geokon’s success by supervising and directing the daily operations of the shipping and receiving team, including but not limited to establishing mutual goals, assigning tasks, maintaining schedules, and ensuring compliance with company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). This is a full- time position working Monday through Friday, with flexible 8 hours each day between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

  Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  1. Shipping
     • Prioritize the daily shipping picks to effectively meet customer needs
     • Review shipments throughout the day for accuracy or errors
     • Maintain inventory of all shipping materials
     • Assist with the preparation and maintenance of products shipped records
     • Working with the team, coordinates with forwarders, freight companies and small package carriers with price, service and supplying appropriate documentation/ paperwork for international or domestic
     • Assist with suppling weights, dimensions, and quotes for Sales, interacting with representatives from LTL, Freight Forwarders, or small package carriers
     • Assist with shipping functions which includes but are not limited to picking, packing, and shipping
     • Work with other members of the team to keep current with Customs, IATA and DOT processes and regulations
  2. Receiving
     • When necessary, assist with receiving functions which includes but are not limited to unpacking and inspecting for damage, routing items to different departments and stocking raw material
     • Work with QA on any nonconformance found at receiving
  3. Leadership and Employee Development
     • Review all operations in the department continuously to ensure safe operation by employees
     • Responsible for forklift operator certifications by maintaining company records and providing and setting up training if necessary
     • Supervise, coach, and motivate department employees
     • Coordinate and/or conduct employee training
     • Review the performance and evaluation of department employees
     • Execution of personnel actions with HR, such as hiring, evaluations, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations
     • Conduct team meetings and act as the conduit for company communications to all department employees
  4. Other Duties and Responsibilities
     • Perform related duties as assigned by Manager

  Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent Required / Associates Degree or 2 years of education beyond high school in college or technical school
  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years of Shipping / Receiving Supervisory experience is required

  Other Requirements:

  • Thorough knowledge of all shipping and receiving functions including concepts such as warehousing, stockroom, trucking and inventory
  • Experience dealing with custom packaging such as crates, internal packaging inserts, and custom labeling
  • Thorough knowledge of all shipping functions for both international and domestic shipments, including commercial invoices, BOL’s, and other shipping documentation
  • Thorough knowledge of all receiving functions for both internationally and domestically
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft® Word™, Excel®, Outlook®, PowerPoint®, Teams®, etc. software)
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, time management and documentation skills
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP Software required
  • Ability to multi-task and must be organized
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

  This opportunity is located in Lebanon, NH, near Dartmouth College, and resides within the scenic Upper Valley region of New Hampshire, which offers a wide-range of year-round recreational and cultural opportunities.

  GEOKON is an outstanding company offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance and 401(k).

  Please or send (no phone calls please) your résumé, with salary history, to:

  Manager, Human Resources

  GEOKON

  48 Spencer Street

  Lebanon, NH 03766

• GEOKON is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 603-448-1562 ext. 1013 for assistance. US citizen or authorization to work in the US is required.

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