What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Shipping Specialist position at Schuber Mitchell Homes LLC?
Position Summary
The Distribution and Shipping Specialist assists in the coordination of warehouse operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Works with the Warehouse Manager to organize inventory and maintain a functional warehouse and inventory database
- Coordinates, schedules, and delivers warehouse items across all markets
- Manually handles, packs, and stacks warehouse products as needed
- Communicates with warehouse manager and purchasing team regarding inventory demands
- Ensures consistent cross-departmental communication between the warehouse and all other departments
- Assists builders and purchasing team in procuring hard to find items.
- Assists warehouse manager in developing warehouse and distribution strategies
- Loads delivery vehicle with parcels scheduled for delivery
- Delivers items to various locations across all markets; ensures delivery to correct address, obtains signatures and proof of receipt when necessary
- Maintains the general organization and cleanliness within the warehouse
- Operates forklift truck as needed
Qualifications and Skills
- Proficient in the use of Windows operating system and Microsoft Office Applications
- Ability to learn new software and use company HB1 system
- Excellent interpersonal skills and detail oriented
- Analytical skills necessary to make sound judgments relative to inventory
- Superior organizational and time management skills
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Must be at least 21 years of age to drive a company vehicle
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Works in non-temperature-controlled environment, with moderate to high noise levels
- Ability to be in a vehicle for extended periods of time
- Frequently required to walk, sit, stand, lift, push and pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds
- Rarely required to climb and work in confined or cramped spaces
