Shipping and Receiving Specialist - Temp

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors.

Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

The Shipping and Receiving Specialist is responsible for receiving, storing, and shipping inventory for our company. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in shipping and receiving, including experience with Oracle. This is a hands‑on position and the candidate must be able to work effectively under strict time constraints in a dynamic environment. The shipping and receiving coordinator must be detail‑oriented and highly organized.

He or she must also have excellent communication skills. This job may be known as shipping and receiving specialist.

• Responsible for shipping (domestic/international) and receiving functions conducted timely and accurately
• Ensures materials are received from proper vendors, placed in proper inventory locations, and finished goods are packaged and shipped according to specification and timeliness
• Reviews receipt of all materials to ensure purchase orders are open and the quality of materials received is correct (e.g., materials certificates, first‑article inspection documents)
• Ensures packing slips and material certification documents are validated, filed accurately
• Examines contents and compares with shipping request to verify accuracy of outgoing shipments
• Determines shipping method for material using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
• Contacts carrier representatives to make arrangements and issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials
• Creates and ensures commercial invoices required for all cross‑border shipments are filed accurately
• Unpacks and checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices, maintains records of received goods and rejects unsatisfactory items
• Examines stock and distributes materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines
• Follows all company and facility policies including quality, safety, conduct and attendance
• Picks orders for shipping along with support staff
• Ensures the security, accuracy, and accountability of materials and goods with inventory control
• Measures, weighs and records shipment data such as weight and dimension
• Establishes and modifies operational methods and procedures
• Monitors shipping and receiving key process indicators
• Maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities
• Performs physical or administrative tasks involved in receiving, storing and distributing metals and purchased parts, and assists with other material handling duties
• Lifts heavy items and operates a forklift (standing up, sitting down rider, and hand pallet jack)
• Receives shipments and participates in inspections
• Coordinates with production team to ensure availability of inventory based on orders
• Reports and documents any shipment, freight damages or discrepancies for investigation and record‑keeping
• Assists with inventory counts of finished goods as needed
• Ensures all shipping and receiving Oracle transactions are performed timely and accurately (quality control)
• Conducts inventory counts
• Loads/unloads materials from/to trucks
• Routes materials to departments using forklift or pallet jack
• Ensures all shipments are coordinated in accordance with EHS policies and procedures and signals suspicious material to the onsite safety team
• Palletizes and preps material, creates packaging when needed
• Maintains inbound and outbound logs and prepares reports related to assigned activities
• Works overtime when necessary
• Practices safety warehouse rules proactively
• Leads and participates in 5S and warehouse continuous…