Shipping and Receiving Specialist Impinj

Impinj® radio frequency identification (RFID) technology provides useful information about the physical world-- enabling businesses and organizations around the globe to achieve operational efficiency and security.

This entry-level, cross-functional role works closely with our Operations, Sales and Accounting teams to deliver our industry-leading products to customers worldwide.

Work within a team to handle all shipping and receiving functions to ensure high levels of quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction. Assist the Operations team in all inventory activities.

Shipping & Receiving

• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments against records to ensure accuracy.
• Review preparation of materials, supplies, and equipment for shipment according to specifications and the transportation method.
• Maintain list of customer-preferred freight carriers.
• Execute shipments to the letter of customers' purchase orders.
• Maintain shipping and receiving equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate pickup and shipment with selected freight carriers.
• Monitor performance and approve paperwork prior to submitting freight payment.
• Receive all incoming materials and supplies to include the inbound RMA material.

Quality Control

• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure a high level of quality.
• Inventory quantities and inspect for any apparent shipping damage at the time of receipt.
• Working from drawings, engineering-change notices, established operating procedures, and limited use of judgment, determine acceptance or rejection of material.

Inventory

• Store items in bins, on floors, or on shelves for convenient access.
• Manage distribution functions such as inventory control, work order allocation and picklist generation, kitting function, cycle counting, physical inventory counting, and pass-through check-in.
• Prepare purchase orders for necessary supplies.

Records and Procedures

• Maintain related record-keeping systems.
• File orders or requisitions for materials, and keep records of items issued and received.
• Makes recommendation for improvements to operating procedures, maintenance, space utilization, protection of equipment, and other aspects of the shipping and receiving function.
• Serially monitor receipt dates of all shipments and reports for trending analysis.
• Perform all necessary ERP transactions, label generation, paid shortage tickets and move tickets to properly route incoming material.

• High school diploma and 6 months of closely related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer proficiency, including proficiency with MS Office software, including Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills in English.
• Motivated team player ready to learn the workings of a new industry.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Prior semiconductor experience.
• Prior experience working with customs.
• Knowledge of quality concepts and procedures.