Shipping Specialist (54037)

Shipping Specialist

Fort Lupton, CO 80621

Overview

Salary Range $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day

Description

Have you ever worked for a two-time 'Best Company to Work for in Colorado' winner? Do you enjoy working for a company that is growing, with big company benefits and a small company feel?

In 2019 and again in 2024, Merritt Aluminum Products had the honor of winning the Best Companies to Work for in Colorado by CoBiz. We pride ourselves in being the best for our employees, our customers, and each other. Along with having amazing co-workers by your side, we offer a total compensation package that includes:

• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Generous employer contributions to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company paid life insurance and additional voluntary life available
• Voluntary long term & short-term disability
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus potential
• 401(k) with company match

The hiring range for this position is $20 to $22 depending on experience. The Shipping Specialist is responsible for the shipping of materials and products.

Key responsibilities include meeting daily shipping requirements, product packaging, shipments, inventory management, assisting with process improvements, organization and safety.

Reports To: Shipping and Receiving Manager

Key Responsibilities RESULTS

Daily Shipments Achieves an overall customer on-time delivery rate that exceeds Company objectives Receives sales orders; prioritizes order processing by due date to ensure on-time delivery of products to customers Picks and packages products from inventory in the most efficient possible method

Shipment Quality Prepares shipping labels with accurate product information and checks work against sales orders Packages/boxes materials for shipment to minimize the risk of potential damages during shipment

Inventory Management May perform accurate physical counts of all inventory notifying Supervisor of discrepancies Stores all products their correct specified warehouse inventory locations

Material Receiving Receives and inspects incoming products Proactively identifies and segregates products that are damaged or do not meet Company specifications

Safety & Organization Keeps accurate, detailed and timely record keeping for all shipping and receiving activities Takes responsibility for keeping the shipping area safe, clean and organized Wears all required personal protective equipment including safety glasses

Process Improvement Identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction in shipping Assists with the implementation of process improvement initiatives

Core Values

Integrity Exhibits honesty and integrity Maintains appropriate personal behavior Able to admit mistakes and learn from them

Trust Honors commitments Maintains regular attendance Requires minimal supervision

Excellence Demonstrates sound and accurate judgement Demonstrates a clear understanding of the company's mission statement and values Accepts and uses feedback to improve performance

Respect Respects the decisions of co-workers within the organization Uses appropriate speech, language and tones with others Does NOT gossip or involve themselves in the personal lives of co-workers

Teamwork Works cooperatively in group/team environments Proactively offers assistance and support to co-workers Places the importance of team achievement above individual achievement

Qualifications

Educational and experience requirements include: Relevant experience in shipping & receiving or in a production or distribution environment Track record of quality work Strong work ethic and consistent attendance Strong attention to detail Proven ability to recommend process improvements Proven ability to maintain organization and safety