Description

SHIPPING SPECIALIST

Department: 756 - Shipping & Receiving Prepared By: L. Henderson, HR Mgr

Reports To: Production Manager Approved By: Luis Arias, Production Mgr 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Approved Date: 05/2022

Job Summary:

A shipping specialist helps ensure that manufactured items are ready for shipment by placing them into containers, sealing and labeling the items, and preparing the item for transport. Record information about each package. Ensure that prepared packages make It to their designated locations, such as loading zones or into inventory. Attention to detail is key. Must ensure that items make it safely to their destinations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pack, weigh, and label completed items for shipment or storage.
• Keep files of goods shipped and received by preparing regular shipping and receiving reports for managers 
• Keep files of goods shipped and received by preparing regular shipping and receiving reports for managers 
• Follow all company guidelines regarding packaging.
• Identify and dispose of defective items.
• Properly use packaging materials, including hand tools, glues, nails, padding, etc.
• Keep complete records of all materials that go through the warehouse.
• Maintain a clean work area.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization and administrative skills
• Integrity and leadership skills
• Exemplary customer care skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to operate warehouse machinery such as forklifts
• Detail-oriented and multitasking skills
• Forklift Experience

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic mathematics and computer skills.
• Experience in manufacturing or related field is preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong communication skills and desire to work with other team members.

Qualifications:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Ability to write clear and accurate reports and standard business correspondence. 

Ability to speak effectively and exchange information with multi-disciplines including suppliers, customers and other members of the organization.

Ability to read and use prints and drawings.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Physical Demands:

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk around, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. Employee may occasionally climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. 

Work Environment:

Manufacturing plant environment. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and moderate noise when on the production floor.

Requirements