What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Associate position at Dearing Compressor?
At Dearing Compressor & Pump, our people power everything we do.
They’re not just employees, they’re the heartbeat of our success and the driving force behind our progress. That’s why we treat every team member like family. With a strong, collaborative culture, and a true people-first approach, Dearing isn’t just a place to work, it’s a place to grow, make an impact, and thrive.
SummaryThey’re not just employees, they’re the heartbeat of our success and the driving force behind our progress. That’s why we treat every team member like family. With a strong, collaborative culture, and a true people-first approach, Dearing isn’t just a place to work, it’s a place to grow, make an impact, and thrive.
The Warehouse Shipping Associate is responsible for preparing and processing outbound materials (outbound Gas packages and material sent for post processing), ensuring finished goods meet quality standards and maintaining accurate documentation along with warehouse operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Prepare, package and stage outbound shipments, including large gas packages and materials for post processing.
- Verify finished goods meet visual quality, labeling, and packaging requirements by quality checks along with reporting non-conformities and/or discrepancies.
- Create and maintain itemized lists of sub-assemblies and components for outbound orders.
- Partner with the Warehouse team to track materials requiring post processing or special handling.
- Receives and unloads inbound shipments. Inspects shipments for damage and accuracy
- Operates fork truck, overhead crane, powered pallet jack, manual pallet jack, dolly, etc., to move material throughout warehouse
- Reads packing slips, checks accuracy against materials received, and enters information into the ERP system to account for receipt of materials
- Marks materials with identifying information as needed
- Conveys and puts away parts in the appropriate locations within the warehouse shelves, bins, racks in accordance with predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, product code, etc.
- Uses the ERP system to determine customer material needs and releases parts to orders
- Reads and interprets pick tickets, locates and picks parts, and distributes them within the facility or prepares them for outbound shipment as needed
- Uses carrier websites to create shipping documents and arranges freight shipments with customers or carriers. Prepares parcel packages and LTL loads for shipment
- Requests warehouse supplies as needed
- Completes inventory cycle counting requirements as assigned
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 and/or Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent; two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, vendors, and employees.
Competencies
- Adept knowledge of modes of transportation
- Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Ability to think on your feet in a fast paced environment
- Proficient in all Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Teamwork - Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Ability to Multi-task and think outside the “BOX”
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Project Management software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Physical Demands
Read computer monitor and written documentation. Require bending, standing and reaching. Sit for long periods of time. May lift and or move at least 15 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while working at Dearing Compressor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the specific job. The exposure in the office areas are typical and plant operations areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection. In the plant area, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. Temperature of manufacturing work area may be affected by outside temperatures and machining operations. The employee is occasionally exposed to odors, airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the manufacturing area is usually loud. The noise level in the office is usually quiet. During occasional trips into the field, there may be other exposures beyond those stated due to field conditions.
Dearing's Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
- Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Competitive Salary
- 100% Drug-Free Workplace Environment