What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping & Receiving Associate - M - F position at Proto Labs, Inc.?
Be yourself at Protolabs
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So, do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.
Why Protolabs?
We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire operators, area coordinators, warehouse roles, and those who are enthusiastic and like hands on work. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what they do. It's our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.
Why pick us?
Joining our team means working with a rapidly growing, award winning, global manufacturing company with a lot of potential! You gain the opportunity to work with emerging 3D printing technologies at a large scale, while being able to work autonomously to achieve common and collective team goals in a casual manufacturing environment. In return, we'll invest in you with exceptionally competitive benefits and many opportunities to promote! We take pride in being a team and a community, together we celebrate the W's, we grow together from the L's, and most importantly, together we all make this a great place to work!
Join our team as a Shipping & Receiving Associate.
This position is ONSITE based in North Carolina.
You Will:
- Responsible for shipping out all domestic and international customer packages according to procedures by following checklists and work instructions
- Responsible for making sure all drop-ship packages are shipped with the proper identity using only generic packaging
- Determine appropriate carrier and method of shipment required to meet internal and external customer demands
- Responsible for correct part count for each order
- Correspond with Quoting to resolve customer service issues, including, but not limited to: shipping errors, order entry errors, late orders, packing slip/part count/PO discrepancies
- Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization
- Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance
- Determine when additional support is required to achieve shipping quota for the day
- Train other employees as needed on shipping and receiving process per work instructions
- May provide work direction for evening and weekend support staff
- Receive incoming shipments according to procedures and work instructions to ensure the integrity of the inventory system
- Assist in restocking of inventory while receiving
- May assist in the removal and disposal of contaminated materials according to procedures
- Clean and finish 3D printed / manufactured parts, using appropriate equipment and tools to prepare parts according to customer specifications
- Effectively use all checklists associated with the cleaning and finishing of 3D printed / manufactured parts.
- Maintain a "resin" free work environment outside of the specific part cleaning area.
- Observe all safety and quality procedures
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
You Have:
- Ability to use computer and calculator, Experience with Windows computing environment preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on one task for extended periods is required
- Must have a strong service and quality focus
- Able to work in a fast paced, team oriented environment
- Must be able to actively contribute in a team based environment; encourage open communication and positively interact with peers and management to effectively reach a common goal
- Must regard safety as a core value
You're Standing Out With:
- Prior experience using UPS and FedEx shipping software and international shipments
- 12 - 18 months of model finishing experience (internal)
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical Demands:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is expected to sit and stand for the entire shift, lift up to 50 pounds waist high, carry up to 50 pounds alone. Essential job duties require reaching, bending, and grasping. Able to read machine-shop gages and indicators.
Work Environment:
Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing setting requiring normal safety precautions (eye protection and hearing protection). Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Benefits including but not limited to:
- Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account (including competitive employer contributions)
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Company-provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid caregiver leave
- PTO starting at 15 days/year
- Education Assistance Program
- 9 days of Holiday Pay per year
- Paid Volunteer Hours
- 401k with company match and immediate vest
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- And more!
At Protolabs, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matters
We are committed to establishing a culture where we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusivity as a way of life. As we continue to grow, we will purposefully cultivate a safe environment. We will strive to build diverse teams throughout the organization by empowering growth for generations to come. The uniqueness of our employees is who we are as a company. Our pledge is to establish a global culture that invites, recognizes, and embraces all contributions to make a us stronger
Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.
Proto Labs, Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
All Proto Labs facilities in the United States are ITAR-compliant operations. Due to ITAR regulations, Proto Labs is only able to employ U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire.
Proto Labs, Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
