Packer/Driver

Description

Performs a variety of duties which will include reviewing and creating packing instructions, both written and visual, pulling packing materials, and packing parts in accordance with customer specification.  Serves as the back-up driver using company van or box truck to move material and parts to other facility, customer or vendor locations. Create and distribute shipping manifest for products that are being delivered.   Work independently or with minimal direction from Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work from and follow travelers, shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, customer orders, designated lists, packing slips, written/visual instruction, and verbal instructions to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
• Oversee/perform outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Provide visual inspection and accurate counts on product packed.
• Coordinate with customer service regarding updates, cancellations, and changes.           
• Deliver parts to multiple locations, operate company vehicle in appropriate fashion and in compliance with company policies.
• Develop and maintain manifest and return signed proof of delivery.  
• Abide by Customer/Vendor shipping dock protocol.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, DOT physical, and a clean driving record, and must be at least 24 years old.
• Perform housekeeping chores as department requirements dictate.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Key Roles

• Ability to locate information / interpret work instructions and validate product conformance
• Effectively uses process, equipment, tooling and follows sequence of operations
• Cares for parts in accordance with procedures (Corrosion Protection/Handling/FOD)
• Work to standard and contributes to continuous improvement; communicates issues to team leader in a timely manner
• Schedules routes in a consistent and timely manner

Requirements

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Requires the use of acquired knowledge, high school diploma or GED.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form.
• Ability to perform the duties of the job applying basic mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers.
• Basic computer skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to; stand, sit, reach and lift.  The employee will rarely lift/move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and sharp objects. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable. 

Safety and Policy Practices

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company’s need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.