Description
Kyocera has a temp-to-hire Shipping & Receiving Coordinator position at our Plymouth, MI facility.
Candidates selected for hire will be hired through one of Kyocera's approved staffing partners.
This position may lead to a direct hire offer with Kyocera International, Inc.
Pay is $21-$30 per hour
With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles!
General Description of Duties:
The Shipping & Receiving Coordinator 3 is responsible for coordinating all warehouse operations, including incoming and outgoing shipments for both finished goods and raw materials. This role oversees shipping activities, inventory accuracy, and SAP transactions while ensuring efficient warehouse operations and compliance with transportation regulations.
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 4 years of experience in shipping, receiving, and/or warehouse operations
Knowledge of UPS, FedEx, and general carrier transportation regulations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external partners
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Accurate data entry skills and SAP experience required
APICS, Lean, or 5S experience preferred
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and experience handling freight movement
Forklift certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire
Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinate and manage outbound shipments
Communicate shipment schedules and status updates with Sales and management; often serves as the primary point of contact for shipping and receiving activities
Package and label shipments according to customer specifications and company standards
Review shipping documents for special instructions and select appropriate carriers based on package size, weight, and routing requirements
Receive and verify shipments against purchase orders using SAP
Unload, inspect, receive, and stock incoming supplies and materials; verify orders for accuracy and damage
Ensure hazardous material labels and packing slips are compliant and properly documented
Assist with daily truck unloading and warehouse operations as needed
Cross-train across warehouse functions and provide coverage in multiple warehouse roles
Store supplies and materials in designated rack or floor locations
Deliver materials and supplies to requesting departments as needed
Perform monthly and quarterly inventory control activities
Maintain cleanliness and organization of shipping, receiving, and storage areas; support 5S initiatives
Verify and sign for incoming deliveries
Assist in training warehouse personnel, including counters and packagers
Support other departments with shipping and delivery-related inquiries
Assist with after-hours deliveries or pickups when necessary
Perform other related duties as assigned
We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a vital company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off to volunteer, paid leave options, tuition reimbursement, an employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens!
We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.
Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here: https://global.kyocera.com/inamori/philosophy/. Our company motto is "Do the right thing as a human being," and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
Physical Activities:
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Environmental Conditions:
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with... For full info follow application link.
Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
