Careers at Nourison 

Shipping/Receiving Application in Saddle Brook, NJ

Support the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor and Leads in loading and unloading trucks either by hand or utilizing equipment. All new trucks to be received and accounted for in accordance to the Purchase Order issued for the merchandise/request. Load and unload freight onto and off of trucks and trailers occasionally exerting 100 pounds of force and frequently exerting 50 pounds of force. Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of freight. Trucks to be loaded will be verified for counts according to the Bill of Lading, as well as the quality of the load. Package, label, and palletize customer orders as assigned by the Lead and/or the Supervisor. Ensure all customer packaging requirements are satisfied prior to shipment. Communicate with Shipping/Receiving Lead all activity associated with load status. Maintain Safety Procedures: maintain safe work practices as outlined in the safety procedures.

Minimum requirements:

High School/GED preferred. Read, write, and comprehend English. Computer experience helpful.  

Abilities required

Packaging experience, basic math and English skills.  

Disclaimer

The statements on the right are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Essential Physical Ability

Frequency

Requirement

Walking

Frequent

Flat and uneven surfaces from point to point

Standing

Infrequent to Constant

All work performed on feet

Sitting

Infrequent

Depends upon assigned equipment

Stooping

Frequent

To pick up cartons at floor level

Reaching

Frequent

To a height of 6 feet

Lifting

Frequent

Up to 75#, depends upon assignment

Pushing / Pulling

Frequent

Move hand jacks from place to place

Carrying

Frequent

Up to 50# , up to 50 feet

Vision

Constant

Read labels, recognize boxes, safety in working. Sufficient hand/eye coordination to negotiate entry and exit of overhead pallet locations

Hearing

Constant

Safety signals

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