Shipping Associate - Michigan City, IN

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Family-owned and operated for five generations, Stauffer Glove & Safety is a leader in the distribution of safety and PPE products.

The Shipping Associate will be responsible for ensuring that products are accurately picked, packed, and shipped to customers. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, the ability to meet shipping deadlines, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of order fulfillment and accuracy.

What we Offer

With over 115 years of experience, Stauffer Glove & Safety offers employees the stability of an industry leader.

401K + 401K matching
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Paid time off

Essential Functions

• Responsible for picking and packing all daily customer orders.
• Processing and labeling parcel orders with appropriate documentation.
• Consolidating, labeling and organizing LTL and Stauffer fleet orders in preparation for shipment to the customer.
• Responsible for all unique picking including, but not limited to exception picks and value-added customer picks.
• Responsible for processing all parcel Hazmat and International shipping. Organizing all documentation and labeling appropriate based on each carriers’ requirements.
• This position may be assigned to specific areas of the distribution center based on the daily needs; which would include receiving, shipping, inventory management, facility maintenance, customer or inventory inquiries.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• High sense of urgency and drives for results.
• Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet objectives within a prescribed time period.
• Motivated self-started who can work independently and is proactive.

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as forklifts, rolling ladders, and other material handling tools. Use of office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 65 lbs., climb ladders, and work on material handling equipment such as forklifts and other moving apparatus.
• Work in an uncontrolled temperature environment and in a controlled temperature environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, shifts time are based on business needs, specific to each branch location.
• Overtime may be required due to workload

Travel

• Minimal.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum High School degree or GED equivalent.
• Have knowledge and minimum 1-year experience with shipping and receiving processes and able to provide timely and accurate shipments and receiving.
• Experience operating forklift equipment and pallet jacks.
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Preferred Education and Experience

• Prefer 2 or more years’ experience large distribution inventory environments.
• Knowledge or experience working with a warehouse management system.

AAP/EEO Statement

Stauffer Glove and Safety is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability Employer

Other Duties

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.