Shipping Specialist

Shipping Specialist

The Shipping Specialist will be responsible for picking orders, repackaging material, quality control, printing labels, checking accuracy of orders and preparing shipments to be shipped.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Organizes, prioritizes, and processes LTL shipments for the facility. This includes setting up carries, printing pick lists, preparing shipping documents (labels, packing list, and bill of lading), and verifying LTL rate accuracy.
• Processes shipping related paperwork and ensure accuracy and appropriate timing of confirmations.
• Assists team as needed in daily warehouse management duties.
• Assists the team in cycle counting, inventory identification/location, and general management and organization of the shipping area.
• Drives a forklift on an as needed basis to provide backup and additional capacity to the shipping department.
• Prepares orders for shipment, including loading, organizing, and wrapping orders, ensuring accuracy and quality package.
• Handles receivables.
• Pulls parts for shipments as required.
• Packages products as required.
• Obtains weight and dimensions of product being shipped.
• Uses carrier websites to arrange for pickup and/or delivery of product.
• Maintains accurate inventory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong computer skills
• Ability to determine freight costs
• Basic understanding of railway, dock, and warehouse procedures
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of hazardous materials regulations
• Finished goods and raw material product knowledge
• Organized and process driven. Able to stay ahead of shipping deadlines and customer expectations
• Reliable means of transportation required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State motor vehicle operators permit for operation of forklift highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.