Shipping Clerk, 1st Shift at the Sidney Warehouse

Job Summary:
The ideal candidate must have forklift operation experience. This role involves planning customer loads based on order quantities, optimizing deliveries to maximize trailer utilization, and minimizing costs.

Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday thru Friday with some OT, includes Saturdays

Location: Sidney Warehouse Location, 2501 Ross St. Sidney, OH 45365

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule delivery appointments based on load requirements.
• Coordinate customer pickups and prepare bills for all loads.
• Communicate with logistics to ensure timely outbound loads and delivery schedules.
• Operate forklifts safely and effectively, as required.

Language Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales reports, safety guidelines, and training manuals.
• Capable of writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Able to speak effectively in front of groups, whether customers or employees.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense to follow instructions in written, oral, or graphical form.
• Problem-solving skills for situations where limited information or standard procedures exist.

Mathematical Skills:

• Proficiency in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages, and perform calculations related to discounts, costs, proportions, and volumes.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of computer data entry applications.
• Familiarity with quality standards (ISO, QS) and equipment used in office operations.
• Ability to train and support staff, particularly in relation to operational procedures.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, DEQ, EEO, environmental policies).

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand, walk, talk, or hear regularly.
• Occasional requirements to use hands for handling, reaching, or stooping.
• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment:

• The work environment includes regular exposure to moving equipment.
• Occasional exposure to wet, humid, hot, or cold conditions, depending on the season.
• Noise levels in the environment are typically loud.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred candidates will have:
• • Experience with Microsoft Excel.
  • Prior experience in the corrugated industry.
  • Forklift operation experience.

Perks of Pratt

• Insurance benefits within ONE MONTH of hire
• 3 Months: Paid holidays, and 401k with partial match
• 6 months: PAID vacation days