Shipping/Receiving Associate

Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, USA, Afinitas is the global market leader for pipe and precast concrete equipment, forming systems and concrete accessories used to build the world’s critical transportation, water and utility infrastructure systems. Afinitas is known for the innovative technologies and services it provides through its trusted HawkeyePedershaab, BFS, New Hampton Metal Fab and other well-known brands, which customers have relied upon for decades. Afinitas is a part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment arm of Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Labels, packs, and loads items for shipment according to specifications.
• Unloads delivery vehicles and moves items to appropriate area.
• Inspects for damage, compares items and quantities received again freight bills or other records and documents discrepancies.
• Maintains records of all items received and shipped.
• Excellent documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Use ERP/MRP systems for material transactions.
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds frequently. Over 50 pounds, a forklift or crane will be used. Must be able to push or pull cart with 80 pounds of force. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders. Must be able to step up 20 inches.
• QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior forklift and operator experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge with ERP/MRP systems for material transactions.
• Able to use hand tools.
• Basic mathematics skills and be able to read a measuring tape.
• Basic computer skills.
• Team oriented
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Works in a plant/manufacturing environment that involves the use of industrial machinery and chemicals. Employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at the location.
• BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  KEY:
  Occasional = 0% to 33%
  Frequent = 34% to 66%
  Continuous = 67% to 100%
  N/A = Not Applicable
  Standing
  Continuous
  Sitting
  Occasional
  Walking
  Occasional
  Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping
  Frequent
  Reaching above shoulder
  Occasional
  Climbing (stairs, ladder, etc.)
  Occasional
  Working on unprotected Heights
  Occasional
  Working on protected Heights
  Occasional
  Lifting weights from 0 to 20 pounds
  Frequent
  Lifting weights from 21-40 pounds
  Frequent
  Lifting weights from 41-60 pounds
  Occasional
  Lifting weights from 61-80 pounds
  Occasional
  Lifting weights over 80 pounds
  N/A
  Push/ Pulling equipment/products etc. weighing from 0 to 50 pounds
  Occasional
  Being around or operating moving machinery/equipment
  Frequent
  Operating a vehicle (as a part of your job)
  Occasional
  Hand Movements: Recording Data
  Occasional
  Operating office equipment
  NA
  Operating Computer
  NA
  Simple Grasping (right and left)
  Frequent
  Firm Grasping (right and left)
  Frequent
  Fine Manipulating (right and left)
  Occasional
  Foot movements to operate foot controls
  Occasional
  Vision: Good Vision, corrected to normal: or ability to access required information and to perform job duties
  Hearing: Good hearing, corrected to normal; or ability to communicate/understand-required information and to perform job duties.
  Mobility: Ability to be mobile throughout required work area.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. Afinitas