Shipping Operator M-F 1:45pm- 10pm

Job Description

Job Description

Hours: M-F 1:45pm- 10pm

Pay Rate: $21.50 plus 10% shift differential!

This position is eligible for a $2,100.00 Sign-On bonus!

• $700.00 after 90 days
• $700.00 after 6 months
• $700.00 after 1 year of employment

Job Summary:

As a Shipping Operator, you will be responsible for efficiently and safely handling the shipping operations within our facility. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that products are correctly packaged, labeled, and loaded for shipment according to company standards and industry regulations. Your attention to detail and ability to operate shipping equipment will contribute directly to our overall efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

1. **Shipping Operations:** Execute shipping activities including receiving, picking, packing, and loading/unloading of shipments to meet all quality standards.
2. **Quality Assurance:** Ensure all outgoing shipments meet quality standards, including accurate labeling, documentation, and packaging.
3. **Equipment Operation:** Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other shipping equipment safely and efficiently.
4. **Inventory Management:** Maintain accurate records of shipments, inventory levels, and locations. Be proficient using the RF scanner and moving inventory around in the scanner programs
5. **Safety Compliance:** Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
6. **Collaboration:** Coordinate with warehouse team members, supervisors, and logistics personnel to prioritize tasks and meet shipping deadlines.
7. **Problem Solving:** Identify and resolve any issues related to shipping and inventory discrepancies.
8. **Continuous Improvement:** Suggest process and safety improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce shipping errors.
9. **Customer Service:** Support customer service efforts by ensuring accurate and timely shipments to customers.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in logistics or a related field is a plus.

- Proven experience as a Shipping Operator or similar role in a warehouse or distribution center environment.

- Proficiency in operating warehouse machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in paperwork and inventory management.

- Ability to lift heavy objects and work in a physically demanding role.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

- Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to warehouse operations.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

- Stand, walk, bend, and lift along with mount and proper dismount from the forklift throughout the shift.

Working Conditions:

- Fast-paced warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, inside and outside.

Performance Metrics:

- On-time shipment rate.

- Accuracy of shipment documentation.

- Safety record and adherence to protocols.

- Inventory accuracy and management efficiency.

- Customer feedback and satisfaction ratings.

Career Path:

Potential advancement opportunities include roles such as Shipping Operator II, Shipping/Receiving Lead based on performance and experience.

**Note:** This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

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