Shipping Associate

Shipping Associate

This position is responsible for handling all aspects of product shipping, ensuring that orders are fulfilled accurately, efficiently, and safely. The Shipping Associate will work closely with production and inventory teams to prepare products for shipment, coordinate deliveries, and maintain a smooth flow of goods from our warehouse to customers with integrity and professionalism.

Essential Job Functions

• Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the Minnkota Windows Changer definition.
• Engage in team-based lean and continuous improvement activities to improve workflows and efficiency.
• Inspect products for defects or damages before shipping, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Prepare products for shipment by wrapping, packing, labeling, and staging items in accordance with company guidelines with integrity and professionalism.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks, ensuring all goods are securely loaded for transport and handled with care to prevent damage.
• Communicate with the logistics team to ensure on-time shipments and handle issues as they arise.
• Maintain organization in the shipping area, ensuring items are stored correctly and inventory is easily accessible.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
• Assist in helping retail customers when needed.
• Prompt and dependable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualities

• Good communication skills.
• Exhibit a high level of safety awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate a self-starter attitude by independently initiating tasks and projects.
• Capable of accurately analyzing and verifying shipping documents to ensure that every order is packed, labeled, and shipped accurately.
• Ability to quickly resolve shipping-related issues as they arise.
• Display accountability by owning decisions and their outcomes and demonstrate reliability and ownership in managing tasks and responsibilities.
• Inspire and motivate team members to guide them towards shared goals.
• Utilize effective methods, resources and interpersonal skills to help build a cohesive team and to collaborate effectively with other departments.
• Build trust by consistently communicating transparently and fulfilling commitments.
• Perform responsibilities with a focus on accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability.

Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.

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