Shipping Associate

About Us:

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

 As a Shipping Associate with BW Papersystems, your role involves a diverse set of responsibilities. This includes overseeing the shipment of parts, units, and products to external processors and customers, as well as managing the return of defective goods to vendors. To ensure smooth operations, you will be responsible for maintaining minimal inventories of packaging supplies, electrical components, and hardware, collaborating with purchasing and supervision for timely replacements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Utilize shipping notices, packing lists, and assembly prints to match shipping papers with parts intended for shipment to subcontractors, processors, or customers.
• Coordinate with the crate team to communicate shipping needs and assist in the packaging of parts.
• Employ an overhead crane for moving and positioning materials for shipment.
• Apply labels to shipments, specifying customer, shipping destination, and reference numbers, and create stencils when necessary.
• Complete red book sign-offs to ensure work quality and report any unexpected delivery or quality issues immediately.
• Inform the group leader upon task completion and request an audit for accuracy.
• Affix required labels and caution tags based on blueprints or structural guidelines.
• Package spare parts, hardware, prints, manuals, and diagrams for set-ups and installations, ensuring proper documentation.
• Use scales as needed to determine shipment weights.
• Identify crate requirements and construct crates as necessary using band saws, pneumatic scales, and staplers, applying protective coatings when required.
• Maintain effective communication with other departments and coordinate with transportation companies to address unique delivery requirements, shipping delays, or any related matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Required Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of logistics and warehousing experience
• Proficient computer skills required
• A general knowledge of standard hand tools required

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

BW Papersystems