Shipper

Job Description

Job Description

Introduction:

Visium Resources has been asked to provide candidates for a Shipper position. This position will be fully-on-site in Montgomeryville, PA for an initial intended contract period of 5 months. 

JOB ID: 11794

Schedule: 

• 1st shift : Regular Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (40 hours per week). Must be flexible for OT (early starts/late finishes).
• Training Period: Approximately 2 weeks on a 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule.

Summary:

To stage, pack, wrap and ship product to customers, support production in the completion of packaging functions, and maintain on-time delivery (OTD) and accountability in compliance with security standards.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare orders for shipment to customers using a pick list, including printing labels, wrapping and strapping pallets and cartons, and following order-specific packing instructions.
• Coordinate with Customer Service to ensure proper handling of the product.
• Communicate with Customer Service if any issues with the scheduled shipments occur
• Handle shipping transactions with secure and common carriers in accordance with security standards.
• Restack and repackage pallets and/ cartons as needed from other sites
• Prep card bodies from sister sites based on production schedule
• Load and unload trucks as required.
• Provide backup support for Receiving team and Techno Kitter as necessary, including inventorying raw materials and stored finished goods, monitoring inventory stock levels and notifying purchasing to reorder of consumables as needed, and delivering goods and materials to the plant and office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: 

Required Skills:

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in shipping
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and work independently and demonstrate proactivity.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is required 
• Oracle experience is highly preferred.
• Strong basic math skills (counting) cycle counting experience is preferred.
• A valid forklift license and/or operator experience is a plus but not a requirement
• Environment: 100% Onsite in a manufacturing environment (moderate noise)
• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to attain and maintain the license to operate powered industrial equipment as required by position (i.e. forklift and other power equipment)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous shipping experience preferred
• Previous experience utilizing a forklift preferred      

Visium Resources is an award-winning employment firm with a mission to match talented individuals with highly successful organizations. At Visium, our company’s success is based on your success. When you work with us, you are never “just a number”. You are our most important asset. Here, you will know us by name through our regular visits to client sites and even occasional luncheons. We will always be there when you need assistance and will always go the extra mile to ensure that you are as successful as possible. Whether you're looking for contract, contract-to-hire or permanent opportunities, we firmly believe there is no employment agency that will work harder for you than Visium. Visium Resources is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Company Description

Visium Resources is an award-winning employment firm with a mission to match talented individuals with highly successful organizations. At Visium, our company’s success is based on your success. When you work with us, you are never “just a number”. You are our most important asset. Here, you will know us by name through our regular visits to client sites and even occasional luncheons. We will always be there when you need assistance and will always go the extra mile to ensure that you are as successful as possible. Whether you're looking for contract, contract-to-hire or permanent opportunities, we firmly believe there is no employment agency that will work harder for you than Visium. Visium Resources is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.