Shipping Clerk - Omaha West 1st Shift

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite's company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can 'wow' our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

How would you contribute?

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - West team,located in Omaha, NE. As a Shipping Clerk - Omaha Westyou are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. The Shipper is responsible for assigning outbound loads, preparing proper shipping documents and completing the outbound shipping processes in collaboration with the customer service and/or traffic departments.

Essential Duties:

• Assign outbound shipments in collaboration with the shipping manager, traffic and customer service departments; document assignment in required computer system(s).
• Prepare and complete the proper paperwork required for shipment.
• Update and process outbound shipments in the required computer system(s).
• Perform shipping tasks associated with UPS, Fed Ex. and/or other carrier systems.
• Greet and assist over the road drivers picking up outbound loads, verify bills of lading, carrier, trailer and other necessary information.
• Answer phone and email inquiries regarding outbound shipments.
• Maintain accurate inventory count of pallets.
• Maintain current and accurate accounting of available trailers.
• File shipping paperwork in appropriate electronic and physical filing systems.
• Follow all plant safety procedures in order to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
• Maintain company attendance standards.
• Report food safety issues to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes?Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

Qualifications, Knowledge, skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Six (6) months logistics, shipping or customer service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of general traffic, warehouse and logistics processes.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English. Ability to write routine reports in English. Ability to speak effectively with company employees and supervisors in English.
• Capability to utilize problem solving skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects/activities/goals.
• Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and tactful in dealing with people at all levels.
• Must be self-motivated and positive.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
• Display highest ethical standards.
• Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to operate Microsoft Office products.
• Upholds and supports organizational goals and values.
• Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hand dexterity to operate office equipment including computer keyboards; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is seasonally and moderately exposed to humid conditions and heat. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts.The noise level in the office work environment is typically quiet; when visiting the warehouse or production floor the noise level may be loud.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Core Values Drive Us!

• Do you conduct yourself withunquestionable integrity?
• Do you demonstraterespect and appreciationfor those around you?
• Are youinnovativeand strive to challenge the status quo?
• Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the"wow"factor?
• Do you care aboutenvironmentally sustainablesolutions?
• Do you takemeaning and pridein a job well done?

What's in it for you? As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability
• Generous 401k match
• Generous Time Off
• Annual company activities