Job Description
Job Description
AVCO has an immediate opening for a full-time person for shipping and receiving. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm. We are looking for someone who works hard, is detail oriented, and wants to be part of a team in a positive work environment. No previous industry experience is required. AVCO will provide all the necessary training.
Duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Prepare all necessary shipping documentation, including bills of lading, invoices, and shipping labels, using company software and carrier systems (e.g., UPS, FedEx, DHL).
- Coordinate with freight carriers to schedule pickups and track the status of outgoing shipments.
- Operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, safely and efficiently.
- Promptly unload trucks and incoming deliveries, verifying contents against purchase orders and packing slips.
- Ensures that boxes, small packages, pallets, and crates are shipped correctly and on time
- Interacts professionally with all vendors and customers
- Maintains records for incoming goods and finished products in software program
- Notifies management when additional shipping supplies are needed.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- 1-2 years prior experience with shipping and receiving
- High school diploma or GED
- Prior experience with inventory management software
- Basic computer skills for email, web based shipping programs for UPS, FedEx, etc.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Maintains a sense of urgency to complete work quickly and accurately
- Able to take directions, work well in a team environment, work with little supervision when required
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills
- Bilingual in Spanish is a benefit for this position
- Mechanically inclined and capable of using basic tools
- Physical ability to stand/walk for extended periods and frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 75 lbs. in an uncontrolled temperature environment
The compensation plan for this position will include a base salary, bonus, vacation/sick/holiday pay, 401(k) and health insurance.
AVCO is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must be legally able to work in the United States and pass a criminal background check.
\nCompany Description
Alloy Valves and Control, Inc. (AVCO) is a Southern California based manufacturer of ball valves and flow measurement instrumentation. We manufacture superior products and provide outstanding customer service while providing a positive work environment where employees can grow and succeed. You will find our products at Tesla, SpaceX, Blue Origin, Toyota, In-N-Out Burger, Gilead Sciences, Marathon Oil, Intel, and others.