Freight Packager

Job Description and Specification

Job Title Freight Packager Department Shipping Location Pittsburgh, PA Position Reports Shipping Manager Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Since our founding in 1983, Benshaw has grown to become a recognized leader in the design, development and manufacture of mission critical motor controls and drives. That's why, when the application is critical, and the environment harsh, customers specify Benshaw more than any other brand.

Intelligent, creative, and determined people have made us who we are today. We recognize that hiring and developing talent is a key element in our continued growth. We are looking for people with ambition and commitment to excellence to continue to drive these results. If you are looking for a business environment where people treat each other with mutual respect and dignity and each employee can make a difference, Benshaw is the company for you. We offer competitive pay, medical, vision and dental benefits, 401(k) with employer match, as well as a host of other additional health and employee benefits.

Position Overview:
Prepares products for shipment from a warehouse, including picking items, inspecting them, and packing them for transport, ensuring items are properly protected and labeled for distribution.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepares large, palletized Freight for shipment. Including Banding shrink wrap.
• Box and foam midsized items for freight shipment.
• Package for all web stock Builds.
• Responsible for Shipping supply inventory needed to complete packaging: (banding, Wood for pallet, Tape, Shrink-wrap, all items needed to complete packaging, etc.)
• Build Pallets when needed.
• Mark all weights and dims on completed Packaged units.
• Forklift and Crane use when necessary.
• Loading trucks
• Cleaning, organization and making sure all Battery-operated items are charged.
• Responsible for offloading, visual inspection, and signing of BOL/delivery receipt of receivables. Visual inspection for any shipping damage which needs to be marked on delivery receipt before signing and returning to driver.
• When all tasks are completed, actively seek new assignments from Logistics Coordinator or management.
• These responsibilities serve as a guideline for work to be completed, further activities may be assigned or requested at management discretion.

Qualifications :

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Warehouse 2 years (preferred)
• Shipping or receiving 1 year (preferred)
• Comfortable operating a computer and utilizing a variety of programs.
• Ability to lift to 35 pounds on occasion throughout a shift.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time throughout a shift.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Work independently.
• Work as part of a team.
• Time management skills
• Previous experience with forklift preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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