What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Shipping Specialist position at Clean Republic?
We are Clean Republic, home of Hilltopper Electric Bike Co (Hilltopperbikes.com) and Dakota Lithium Batteries (DakotaLithium.com). We are looking for a shipping specialist to join our team. To apply send a resume and a brief description of why you would like to join our team to hiring "at" cleanrepublic.com
Our Brands:
Here at Hilltopper Electric Bike Company we are working hard to give everyone access to affordable two-wheeled awesomeness, while helping create a sustainable, joyful future for our planet – less traffic, more mobility. We’re the original e-bike company, with a decade plus of high-voltage adventures in the Seattle area.
At Dakota Lithium we create practical sustainable energy products to help people live a life without limits with affordable transportation and long-lasting energy storage. In a pioneering partnership with a leading research university we built our own patented lithium production process. We’ve put our know-how into building a better battery, we brought it to market, a movement has been built, and we need your help to make sure our customers get the tools they need to build a better world.
THE TEAM:
On the Production Team, our primary focus is order fulfillment for our online retail and dealer sales. We strive to be an ethical and modern company that allows for creative thinking, innovation, and a fun, relaxed work environment. We like to get things done, move fast, and solve problems.
As the shipping specialist you will join a small team of 10 dedicated professionals. Clean Republic is rapidly growing and promotes leadership positions from within, so this position is a career opportunity with training in the first 90 days for Hazmat specialist and freight specialist promotions.
KEY JOB DUTIES:
* Timely and accurate shipping of products to customers all over the world. Includes packing boxes and printing UPS & Fedex shipping labels.
* Shipping and packaging orders for shipment (this is 80% of the daily work flow).
* Checking Hazmat battery shipments follow all safety protocols and the paperwork is correct (previous hazmat shipping experience, and/or hazmat shipping certification is a bonus. If not, all employees receive a hazmat certification training in the first 90 days)
* Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
* Assembling bicycles, bike wheels, batteries, solar water kits, and other miscellaneous products
* Taking on and completing assigned production-related projects and tasks
* Constantly thinking of and discussing ways to improve shipping & logistics processes
POTENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
* Freight specialist training: shipping pallets of batteries to business & industry customers.
* Shipping Hazardous Materials training & certification in the first 90 days: shipping large batteries with hazmat paperwork to US & Canada.
* International shipping training: shipping batteries to international customers.
DESIRED SKILLS:
* Ability and desire to work with hands for most of the day
* Ability to self-manage work and complete assigned projects on time
* Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
* Ability to learn how to use shipping software and other online tools (training provided)
* Desire to work in an environment where you will help impact change and growth
* Innovative and creative problem-solving skills
* Ability to lift and move at least 50lbs regularly
* Strong attention to detail
* Spatial reasoning skills
* Strong customer service skills (this position has minimal customer interaction, but as a small company your career may grow to include more customer interactions).
*Forklift Training a bonus
* Bonus for experience with shipping software and/or working on a team that ships a high volume of packages.
* SUPER BONUS: Hazmat shipping certification or experience with Hazmat shipping
COMPENSATION, HOURS, & BENEFITS:
* Starting pay of $21.00 per hour
* $1 to $2/hr performance raise after completing all required training in the first 90 days, including hazmat shipping certification
* 35 to 40 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible, but the typical schedule is 9am-4pm Monday-Friday with paid breaks and paid lunch. Work takes place in our warehouse in Sodo, Seattle.
* Company paid medical and dental (Regence Blue Cross) insurance provided upon hire.
* 401K retirement plan. 100% vested upon hire (that means you own whatever goes into it).
* 120 paid time off hours per year, equal to just over three (3) weeks off. At three (3) years tenure it is increased to 160 hours, and at five (5) years tenure it increases to 200 hours
* FREE electric bike conversion kit, or $1,000 credit towards a Hilltopper electric bike, plus 50% discount on e-bikes for friends & family (limit 2/yr)
* Progressive, professional, flexible work environment
* Frequent growth opportunities and chances to move into other areas of the business
* Easy commute: Clean Republic is located in Seattle's Georgetown District, Its near numerous Metro Bus lines, the SoDo Bikeway, and Interstates 5 and 90.
WORK LOCATION
225 South Lucile St. Seattle, WA 98108
Employees are vaccinated.
APPLY NOW
Apply with your resume and a brief description of why you would like to join our team to hiring "at"cleanrepublic.com. No calls please. No spam or recruiters. Email applications to hiring "at"cleanrepublic.com
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $21.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21