Shipping Associate 2nd Shift

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Computer experience preferred; Experience in shipping, receiving, and/or a warehousing environment.

Summary of the Position

The Shipping Associate is responsible for picking, preparing, and shipping outgoing freight on time, in full, and error free, while working in a team environment. They must also be able to bend, reach, push, pull, and carry up to 51 pounds. Computer skills are necessary and warehousing experience is preferred.

Essential Responsibilities

• Retrieve products from the specified lines per the order pick list.
• Palletize the items to be prepared for shipment, may require the use of additional tools such as a crimper.
• Double check prepared orders by reviewing the pick list and items stacked on pallets.
• Band pick list selected items to pallets.
• Prepare shipping documents for pick up by the carrier specified by the customer’s purchase order which is conveyed to the shipping clerk by the final inspection via the shipping instructions.
• Email, fax, and call truck lines as needed for outbound shipments.
• Prepares shipments for UPS, by creating and printing labels, weighing packages, and completing any other related tasks to this operation.
• Operates fork truck and hand pallet jack as necessary.
• Works effectively in a team environment and participates in team meetings and projects.
• You will be expected to operate according to ISO 9001 requirements.
• Members are held responsible and accountable to follow safety guidelines, maintain a clean and organized work area and use good safety judgement. Members are to report all unsafe activities and conditions to Supervisors and/or Safety & Occupational Health Specialist.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Experience/Skills/Abilities

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Basic personal computer skills. This position also requires the ability to prioritize tasks.

Physical Requirements

Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily production/technical nature. Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).

Working Conditions

Well-lighted, heated, and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation. Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Additional Notes:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a physical and drug test.

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities