Shipping Specialist I

Basic Scope/Purpose: (The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.)

Create a customer focus by accurately picking/pulling orders while demonstrating a sense of urgency, a commitment to continuous improvement by meeting or exceeding expectations, and a commitment to safety by adhering to all company safety policies.

Principal Accountabilities: (The job’s essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Shipping Specialist / General Skills

· Maintain and promote Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors at all times.

· Follow all safety procedures including lifting techniques and limits.

· Required to report any safety incidents and/or moving violations.

· Find and print safety data sheet labels.

· Maintain a clean work environment.

· Adapt to change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.

· Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities, as needed.

· Promote departmental teamwork and inter-departmental teamwork.

· Communicate effectively with co-workers and fellow employees.

· Operate and replenish packaging equipment/machines.

· Operate basic material handling equipment I.E. Tow Motor, pallet jack, powered walkie, shrink wrapper, banding equipment, dock plates, etc.

· Use wireless tablets and scanners to pick orders.

· Pack orders according to Fenner Standards and/or based on customer specifications.

· Pack and properly secure pallets for Less Than Loaded (LTL) shipments.


· Ability to ship and void shipments in shipping software.

· Assist with cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy consistent with departmental goals.

· Pack kits as required for shipment.

· Maintain favorable attendance record.

Shipping Specialist I

· Perform all General skills.

· Properly verify picked orders and resolve discrepancies to avoid errors prior to shipment

· Print, pull, pack and ship orders, as needed.

· Process standard small parcel orders through system.

Create, and complete cycle counts.


· Operate Company tow motor/reach truck/order picker safely, ensuring seat belt adherence and daily operator checks.

· Participate in Kaizen events and 5S programs in an effort to support our world class endeavor.

Shipping Specialist II

· Perform all General and Level I skills

· Contribute to our quality system through continuous improvement and with involvement in other waste eliminating activities.


· Properly process LTL shipments i.e. generate Bill of Lading (BOL), schedule pick up(s), and close out order in system.

· Properly pack and process Hazmat shipments.

Shipping Specialist III

· Perform all General and Level I & Level II skills.

· Properly process export orders in accordance with compliance regulations.

· Train Shipping Specialists I and II in all necessary functions.

· Process ASN’s as required.

· Fill in for Shipping Coordinator as needed.

Career Progression Opportunities: (example: junior or senior levels)

· There are 3 levels of shipping specialists that associates can advance to. Expectations are outlined above.


Education and/or Relative Experience: (The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)(Also show level of education needed for Career Progression)

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


– 2-3 years of related experience and/or training.


-At least 3-5 years related experience and or/training.


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (The licenses, certificates or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.)

· None Required

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities: (The level of safety accountability needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.

· Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions

· Attend required EHS training

· Wear the required PPE at all times

· Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations

· Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present

· Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.

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