Job Description

Shipper / Receiver

Brooks Instrument is an industry leader in flow measurement and flow control products for critical applications, and a division of ITW (A Fortune 200 Company) is seeking candidates for a Shipper / Receiver.
 This postion is entry level with opportunity for growth in the company.  This position will be based out of our headquarters facility in Hatfield, PA (Suburban Philadelphia). In addition to our Pennsylvania operations, Brooks maintains manufacturing locations
in, Hungary, and Korea.  The Company also maintains sales offices throughout the world.  Our products are used in laboratory and process applications in end markets such as: life sciences, chemicals, semiconductor, analytical instruments, nuclear, and solar
cells.

Please visit our website at:      http://www.brooksinstrument.com

Basic Function

Prepare and pack parts and instruments for domestic or export shipments.  Verify and enter receipt of incoming material shipments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and disburse orders as follows:
  
  • Prepare paperwork to document receipt of incoming materials.
  • Compares identifying information and quantities on the packing slip against the purchase order, counts items for verification, and indicates discrepancies.
    
  • Maintains computerized inventory data records and paper files.
  • Notifies proper personnel of incoming materials on a priority basis.
  • Deliver materials / packages to appropriate personnel
  • Process postage on outgoing mail
  
  
• Pack and ship orders as follows:
  
  • Verify identifying information on order.
  • Check materials for damage.
  • Assemble and consolidate orders.
  • Prepare and pack order in accordance with shipping instructions.
  • Process shipping transactions in ERP
  • Process the shipping transactions and other material movement transactions as needed.
    
  • Process and apply shipping and billing labels in accordance with shipping instructions.  This includes manual processing along with operating UPS, Fedex and bar coding systems to complete airbills and bills of lading for air and motor freight shipments.
    
  • Prepare shipping closing reports. (UPS & Fedex systems)
  • Perform inventory move transactions in ERP
  • Maintain accurate finished goods inventory

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain an inventory of shipping and packing supplies.  Order supplies as needed.
  
• Fold and tape standard and non-standard boxes for packing process.
• Help mount, block, and secure large shipments on skids, crates, or boxes as needed.
  
• Operate packing foam and Air Express packing equipment.
• Perform general housekeeping in area.
• Regular attendance and the ability to get along with others in a team environment.
  
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Support company continual improvement initiatives.

Familiarity with the following tools and machines: UPS & FEDEX label machines, tape dispenser, foaming machine, bander, overhead crane, step ladder, manual & powered hand truck, battery charger, computer, scissors, utility knife, staple puller, stapler,
scales, rulers, steel toed shoes, protective eyewear.

Education and Experience

• High School graduate preferred
• 1 year experience working in a storeroom or shipping / receiving function preferred.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows preferred.
• Must be organized and dependable

Physical Demands

The physical demands of kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting (up to approximately 80 lbs.), fingering, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position.

Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salary plus excellent benefits including:

• Health and dental insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance / Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K plan with generous company match
• Vacation, personal days and holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement program
• Flexible spending accounts 

The opportunity to join a well established (70 + years in business) yet dynamically changing organization that works together as a team to meet the challenges of satisfying customers’ needs and managing rapid growth to better compete in a global marketplace.

ITW Company Overview

ITW was built on innovation and the strength of new ideas. These values have helped us expand into multiple platforms in nearly 60 countries. But at each of our businesses, the independent entrepreneurial spirit and freedom to innovate remain strong. It’s
the highly talented people at ITW businesses all over the world who drive our success through new products and customer driven solutions. Together, we are ITW—a Fortune 200 company that has prospered for 100 years, and changed the way people live and work,
all over the world.
Brooks Instrument is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without required to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.