Shipping Associate

- Job Purpose/Summary:

The Shipping Associate is responsible for picking and packing finished goods for shipment according to customer specification and packaging standards.

- Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

- Reads/packs pick list according to the work order.

Must be capable of stacking parts on pallets, using banding equipment, using shrink wrap machine.

- Scan all finished goods into ERP system.

- Loads shipment on truck using a forklift or pallet jack.

- Review and complete paperwork for trucking company, distributes paperwork accordingly.

- Boxes small, finished products, rechecks the order, affixes labels, and loads for shipment.

- Maintains an orderly shipping staging area.

- Maintains good housekeeping, 5S and safety practices in work area.

- Performs related duties as required.

- Skills/Certifications:

- Forklift certification preferred.

- Minimum Education & Work Experience Required:

- High school or GED diploma.

- 1-3 years’ work experience in a shipping/receiving environment.

- Computer literate.

- Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

- Supervisory Responsibility & Budget Accountability:

- Accountable for the accuracy of finished goods shipped, the integrity of its packaging and presentation to the customer.

- Moderate responsibility for the safety of others.

- The job is performed in a manufacturing environment where dust and noise are prevalent.

- Other Comments:

- Works with computer/tablet, pallet jack, crane, shrink wrap machine, banding equipment, power tools and hand tools.

- Uses independent judgement and discretion based upon the employee’s experience in the position and knowledge of the products, equipment, and services.

- Moderate levels of stress may be experienced in the performance of the job.

- Position is performed in a high traffic warehouse environment (non-conditioned) where the environment may contain heat, dust, noise, smells from warehouse operations and hazardous machining equipment.