Shipping & Receiving Associate

Located in Bristol, Rhode Island for over 50 years, Tri-Mack Plastics is a leading manufacturer of high-temperature thermoplastic components for the aerospace-defense, semiconductor, energy and medical industries. 
Our broad capabilities include collaborative engineering, tool making, injection molding, thermoplastic composite processing, multi-axis CNC machining, bonding and assembly, testing and quality control - all within a modern, environmentally controlled 60,000 sq. ft. facility. 
Our culture is based on values that promote respect, teamwork and accountability and we are committed to meeting customer requirements through our ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management system. 

PLEASE NOTE - Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check.  This position involves access to data that is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Position:       Shipping & Receiving Associate

Summary:  
The Shipping & Receiving Associate is responsible for knowing what needs to ship each day and identifying in-house work orders that need expediting to remain on or ahead of schedule. This position will review customer order requirements, create packing lists and invoices, coordinate shipments from customer portals, pull proper quantities from inventory, package and label parts for shipment, ensuring that all pre-shipping customer requirements are met.  The Associate helps maintain a secure and organized stockroom by assuring an accurate perpetual inventory is kept, as well as opening and receiving raw material, tooling, consumables and subcontracted parts on a daily basis. This position will help to ensure related information is shared in a timely way as appropriate across all department lines to avoid unexpected problems or delays.  This is a full time position and may require overtime from time to time.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:                   

• Working with the Lead Shipping Associate, determine what needs to ship each day, identifying in-house work orders that need expediting to remain on or ahead of schedule
• Review customer order requirements, create packing lists and invoices, coordinate shipments from customer portals, pull proper quantities from inventory, package and label parts for shipment
• Ensure that all pre-shipping requirements are met and the proper certificates and documentation are included in the shipments
• Prepare and promptly ship all subcontractor shipments
• Open and receive raw material, tooling, consumables and subcontracted parts daily, making necessary data entries and scanning documents
• Assist the DSQRs by updating any packaging procedures as needed
• Process all government orders and coordinate with the Government inspectors as required
• Coordinate with Quality personnel for final shipping approval before boxes are sealed
• Update the MRP system (INFOR by Visual) as needed and confirm all data entry and finished good information is correct
• Assist with physical inventory counting and entering of count record, entering all issues and receipts on a daily basis to keep inventory accurate and up to date to maintain a secure and organized stockroom, assisting with weekly and yearly cycle counts and ensuring accuracy
• Assist with printing paperwork and delivering to shop floor
• Assist with maintaining stock levels of all shipping supplies
• Assist with maintaining and managing expiring materials and consumables
• Assist in developing part-specific packaging requirements
• Oversee any production personnel assigned to packaging orders
• Assist with creating subcontract purchase orders, preparing subcontract parts for delivery, and  tracking delivery
• Process orders Domestic/International on preferred shipping system (e.g. UPS, FEDEX, DHL, Freight Carriers)
• Assist in documenting procedures and ensuring Work Instructions are correct as written
• Assist in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement