Shipping and Receiving Specialist - Temp

Company Overview

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.

• Responsible for shipping (domestic/international) and receiving functions are conducted timely and accurately.
• Ensures materials are received from proper vendors, that they are placed in proper inventory locations, and that finished goods are packaged according to specification and shipped in a timely manner.
• Reviews receipt of all materials to ensure purchase orders are open and the quality of materials received is correct such as materials certificates, First Article Inspection documents, etc.
• Ensure packing slips and material certifications documents are validated, filled and filed accurately and properly.
• Examine contents and compare with shipping request to verify accuracy of outgoing shipments.
• Determine shipping method for material using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
• Create and ensure Commercial Invoices required for all cross‑border shipments are filled and file accurately and properly.
• 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.
• Pick orders for shipping along with support staff.
• Ensures the security, accuracy, and accountability of materials and goods with inventory control.
• Measure/weigh and record shipment data such as weight and dimension.
• Establishes and modifies operational methods and procedures.
• Responsible for shipping and receiving key process indicators.
• Maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities.
• Performs the physical or administrative tasks involved in receiving, storing and distributing of metals and purchased parts, and assists with and performs other material handling duties.
• Unpacks and checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices, maintains records of received goods and rejects unsatisfactory items.
• Lifts heavy items and operates a forklift (standing up, sitting down rider, and hand pallet jack).
• Follows all company and facility policies including quality, safety, conduct and attendance.
• Pick orders for shipping along with support staff.
• Receive Shipments and oversee and participate in inspections.
• Must work with the production team to coordinate availability of inventory based on what is on order.
• Report and document any shipment, freight damages or discrepancies for investigation and record‑keeping purposes.
• Assist with inventory counts of finished goods as needed.
• Quality control – Ensure all shipping and receiving Oracle transactions are performed timely and accurately.
• Conduct inventory counts.
• Load/unload materials from/to trucks.
• Examines stock and distributes materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines.
• Deliver or…