Shipping Clerk - 1st Shift

The Cotterman Company is the largest manufacturer of rolling metal and fixed metal ladders in North America. We are looking for experienced and motivated production workers to perform various manufacturing operations. Candidates must have at least 1 year experience in Shipping in a manufacturing setting. Cotterman Company has a competitive benefits package for full-time hires after a waiting period, weekly pay checks, and overtime pay.

Essential Duties:

- Assist the Shipping Lead meet daily shipping, and product quality goals.

- As needed, completes all documentation, packaging, and labeling requirements for Cotterman product shipped UPS.

- Ability to identify all Cotterman products and load outgoing freight in a manner to limit potential shipping damage and maximize load density.

- Ability to inspect finished ladders to ensure shipment of quality products to customers.

- Sort and package instructions and parts for shipping with finished products.

- Assist with packaging of finished products.

- Assist finishing as needed

- Ability to read, understand and process shipping documents.

- Select proper products and ensure parts match with shipping orders.

- Coordinate with Traffic Dept. and when needed, call truck lines for pickups.

- Assure that all trucks are secured in the dock locks, or if outside a dock, they are secured with wheel chocks, and have support stations properly engaged.

- Follow safety rules and procedures and maintain a neat work area.

- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

- High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.

- Prior experience in a manufacturing shipping department preferred.

- Strong knowledge of Cotterman products and parts.

- Ability to operate Company Computer systems.

- Detail oriented with skill in documenting information accurately.

- Demonstrated ability to work productively.

- Reliable with excellent attendance record.

- Ability to obtain a forklift operator license.

- Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).

- Ability to promote and work as a team member to meet organizational goals.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES:

- When applying, be sure to include evidence that you have experience in a manufacturing environment (resume, description of years of experience, etc.).

- Any offer of employment is contingent upon a pre-employment screening process. The process is understood to encompass all forms of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to: 10 panel drug screen (includes screening for Marijuana), physical, criminal background, sex offender registry, education, training and licensing verification, employment history, and references.

It is the policy of Cotterman Company to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cotterman Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.92 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee discount

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person