Syndeo Staffing has a direct hire opportunity for a Shipping and Receiving Operator in Manhattan, KS. This role combines the essential duties of shipping and receiving with the added responsibility of operating warehouse equipment and utilizing a Warehouse Management System (WMS). You'll ensure the accuracy and efficiency of inventory control while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Schedule - Monday - Friday 8:00 am -5:30 pm

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for the timely shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies into the facility of which assigned.
• Collaborates and communicates with Operations Team, QA, Warehouse Supervision, and others involved in the shipment and receipt of products.
• Tracks, traces, and updates the status of incoming and outgoing shipments via appropriate documentation, WMS/ERP, etc. to ensure accurate traceability of goods or materials.
• Ensure supplier receivables are on Approved Supplier List.
• Promptly unloads trucks and deliveries and sorts and stocks receivables.
• Maintains accurate inventory records within WMS.
• Provides additional backup support for other departments.
• Track ingredients by lot numbers and expiration dates to ensure usage and traceability is maintained and applied correctly applied across all LOT codes/dates.
• Verify raw ingredient material quantities against client PO or production output requirements.
• Complies with sanitation requirements in material staging areas, ship/rec areas, and/or other areas as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with vendors, carriers and other departments.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to read and understand reports, BOLs, schedules.
• Strong attention to details and an organized person required for this position.
• Proficient in computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Working knowledge of WMS (a Plus)
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Must always wear protective equipment when on production floor.
• Experience operating forklift & hand trucks.
• Ability to lift and move moderately heavy objects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Prior warehouse, logistics, or shipping and receiving experience.
• Participate actively in all plant safety initiatives, programs, and training sessions.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting and carrying 10 pounds constantly, 11-50 pounds regularly, and above 50 pounds occasionally
• Reach above, at, and below shoulder height constantly.
• Pushing and pulling constantly
• Twisting, bending, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing may also be required frequently.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in warehouse operations, logistics, and WMS utilization. If you're a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, then this dynamic and challenging role is for you!