Shipper II (Manufacturing)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Overview

The Shipper (Level 2) is responsible for shipping products using LTL and contracted carriers and for maintaining appropriate inventory levels. This position is required to coordinate with sales, purchasing, and manufacturing to ensure the timely shipping of goods. You may be required to assist other employees as a helper on key work or machines as required by the work schedule.

Essential Job Functions

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles by hand or using a forklift, hand truck, or pallet jack.
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
• Assemble product containers, crates, skids, pallets, and boxes using hand tools and precut lumber.
• Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
• Create, process, review, and follow up on all PO’s by confirming data within 48 hours of issue and updating pricing, delivery dates, and any other variances with the respective warehouse.
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
• Examine shipment contents and compare them with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy.
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
• Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
• Correspond with representatives to rectify problems, such as damage, shortages, and other shipping errors.
• Communicate with suppliers weekly to build relationships.
• Pack, seal, label, or affix shipping labels (e.g., UPS, FedEx, DHL) to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or computer software.
• Identify inventory shorts and stock positions to help achieve/maintain 95% fill rates.
• Completion of other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Competencies

• Ability to read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material/equipment needs; quality control; and safety.
• Effective verbal, written, and mathematical skills are required.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Must have strong general mechanical skills.
• Must be familiar and comfortable with various hand tools and machinery.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 50 lbs.; anything over 50 lbs. is to be assisted.
• Stand/walk up to 8-10 hours per day.
• Must demonstrate good hand/eye coordination; Must demonstrate good manual dexterity.
• Must be able to repeatedly use arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate parts.
• You must wear the required PPE as directed.

Required Education and Preferred Experience

• High school graduate/GED required
• Forklift certification or prior experience
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment

Schedule & Compensation

• Monday-Thursday 7am –4:30pm | Friday 8am–12pm
• Job Type: Full-time
• Expected hours: 40 per week
• Pay:  $20.50 -$21.50 / hour

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement
• On-the-job training
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee discount program
• Employee referral program

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