Shipping Specialist

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for the preparation and shipment of finished goods to our customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Unload and load trucks using manual pallet jacks and powered fork truck
• Moves materials throughout the facility as needed
• Prepares and packages finished goods for shipment
• Uses powered hand tools, such as drills, staplers, and nail guns to prepare wooden shipping containers
• Captures relevant information about goods prior to shipment using shipping documents and photographic devices.
• Operates forklift or other power-driven equipment to load or move materials. Ability to become certified and perform the proper fork truck techniques.
• Follow approved procedures in receiving, material storage, order picking, and order staging
• Ability to work closely with internal and external customers to solve problems and answer questions
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures
• Quality-conscious and attention to detail
• Report on issues or defective parts
• Meet targets set by lead/supervisor
• Ability to adhere to company policies and procedures
• Must be able to maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Maintain tools & work area as directed by lead/supervisor or standard work
• Be an active team member in continuous improvement activities
• Must be able to walk throughout the workday
• Other duties as assigned by the lead/supervisor or department

General Job Performance Standards

• Knowledge of Work Upon completing training, the employee must possess and utilize knowledge of the job that is essential to performing the specific function and related work.
• Quantity of Work accomplish an appropriate volume of satisfactory work under normal conditions. Ability to produce results
• Quality of Work Consistently demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, neatness, and dependability to produce work within acceptable standards.
• Teamwork Contribute to building a positive team environment by balancing team and individual goals; exhibit objectivity and openness to others views give and welcome feedback, and put the success of the team above own self-interests.
• Communication Demonstrate relevance and clarity of written and oral expression. Express ideas clearly and demonstrate effective listening skills and the exchange of ideas and information in interactions with co-workers, senior management, and customers.
• Job Commitment Show initiative and willingness to accept responsibility. Perform expected and unexpected tasks, demonstrating tenacity in completing tasks. Willingly exert extra effort when necessary to complete the job without being directed.
• Attendance & Punctuality Consistently at work, on time, and prepared to work; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives to meetings and appointments on time.
• Accountability Provide accountability, ownership, and follow-through on all work responsibilities, including time management and interactions with co-workers, management, and others.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

The working conditions described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Variations of conditions may occur under certain circumstances.

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;

Constantly hear and talk

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position, walking, standing, and reaching with hands and arms
• Specific Vision ability required by this job includes close viewing, peripheral and color vision
• Regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds
• All of the above could occur in high or low temperatures

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, an employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Environmentally, the positions work is performed in an unconditioned space where temperature and humidity will adjust according to outdoor conditions. The employee must have reliable means of transportation to allow flexible work hours as needed.

This job description is a summary and not a comprehensive list of possible duties required by this position. The job description should not be construed as a contract of employment.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standard operating procedures, policies, and work instructions.
• Basic Skills Basic mathematical and reading comprehension skills.
• Reasoning Ability Basic reasoning and comprehensive ability.

Education and Experience:

• High School or equivalent preferred
• 0-6 months experience