Shipping Specialist I

Description Sigvaris is currently looking for a Shipping Specialist I to join our team in Peachtree City, GA. As a leading compression solution provider, we are not just a company that manufactures products. We are a global team on a mission to help people feel their best. Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, the Shipping Specialist I is responsible for the support of the US domestic shipping market. SHIFT: Monday to Friday - 1st shift: 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Must be able to stay later than 7:00 p.m. if needed to complete the work. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Works carefully and methodically to ship all packages accurately and economically. Investigates discrepancies in tracking numbers issued and boxes actually received by the customer. Maintains proper documentation for end of the day close. Provide statistical reporting monthly to the Warehouse Manager. Trains and mentors substitute employees to ensure consistency of service. Recommends operations system improvements by analyzing process workflow and space requirements. Works effectively with other warehouse employees by accepting, completing, and handling off tasks. Maintains a good relationship with internal customers. Demonstrates the ability to deal with job complexity and is detail oriented. Responsible for communicating the daily transportation schedule to the various shipping vendors. Maintains a relationship with shipping vendors. Communicates relevant daily shipping workflow information between shifts. Fosters positive morale among staff, by promotion of open communication with all departments, to help create and maintain an innovative and cooperative staff relationship and environment. Interacts with external and internal customers in a manner conducive to continued positive relationships. Displays patience, courtesy and tact; demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessary. Demonstrates effective communication methods. Manager and/or appropriate management staff are kept informed of developments affecting their functions. Responds quickly to all oral and written communications. Maintains and encourages an open line of communication with both internal and external customers. Checks and responds to voice mail messages in a timely manner. Accurately and legibly presents written data to affected internal/external customer. Follows established company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SIGVARIS policies, industry standards, ISO 13485 standards, 6S and Lean Manufacturing, and Federal, State and local laws. Assists with the implementation of Lean/Kaizen initiatives or events in the department. Follows all work instructions, creates and maintains accurate records to meet all internal and external requirements to support the SIGVARIS Quality System and Quality Policy. Accurately performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure an efficient workflow. Requirements EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: A college degree or equivalent education and experience. Must have more than two years of warehouse experience. SKILLS: Ability to develop and maintain strong, effective relationships across the organization. Proven ability to find solutions that do not follow a conventional defined path. Excellent organizational and communication skills both verbal and written are critical. Excellent computer skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Regularly required to stand, walk, climb (ladder) for extended periods of time in a non-temperature controlled environment. Ability to reach, stoop, kneel. Required to repetitively lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds occasionally. Required to repetitively lift, pull, and push up to 25 pounds more frequently. Tolerance for heat and cold What We Offer You: Competitive salary with automatic increase every 6 months for the first year of employment. Medical (Core Plan and High Deductible Plan) Health Spending Account (applies to High Deductible Plan) Flexible Spending Account Dental Plan FREE Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Voluntary benefits include vision, term life insurance, accident, cancer and hospital confinement 401(k) with Company match (dollar for dollar 100% up to the first 5% of employee contributions to the plan) Paid Time Off 10 Paid Holidays Per Year Employee Assistance Program Successful completion of background check, verifiable education and employment, and drug test will be required in advance of hire. Sigvaris is an EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr