Shipping Clerk - 2nd Shift

SUMMARY

2ND SHIFT position in shipping, responsible for removing products from inventory to fill customer orders and packaging outgoing shipments to customers. Training is on 1ST SHIFT for approximately 4-6 weeks, then move to 2ND SHIFT.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Comply with and adhere to applicable safety and work rules and requirements
2. Work independently and with other members of the department to fill customer orders
3. Pull parts identified on ship lists for customer orders
4. Pack parts to reduce possibility of moving or breakage during transit
5. Fill out in-plant requisitions for shipping supplies and give to Shipping Supervisor
6. Complete all required paperwork
7. Accurately prepare hazardous items for shipping (i.e., complete paperwork and apply appropriate stickers to shipping containers) 
8. Use computer to enter FedEx and UPS information for ground shipments
9. Help load trucks
10. Move inventory to maintain organized work space, primarily using arms and pallet jack; occasionally a forklift may be required
11. Maintain clean and safe working environments in assigned areas
12. Comply with and adhere to all applicable ISO standards
13. Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work at heights to retrieve product using mobile stairs and aerial lift
• Strong hand-eye coordination
• Continuous use of hands for grasping, pinching, folding cardboard, and carrying
• Good spatial awareness (i.e., awareness of objects in the space around you and awareness of your body’s position in that space)
• Good manual dexterity, with ability to use hand tools such as industrial stapler, utility knife, pliers, and hammer
• Ability to bend or squat to retrieve product below waist-level, and to reach to retrieve product overhead
• Ability to operate equipment such as bander and pallet jack
• Ability to obtain company certification for powered industrial trucks and aerial lift and then use these vehicles to retrieve and move product
• Ability to engage in medium-high repetition of tasks at a medium-high pace
• Can tolerate production environment that is not climate controlled and can be noisy 
• Use of personal protective equipment as directed
• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds alone; 100 pounds with a co-worker

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education or equivalent required
• Ability to take direction and follow instructions
• Good verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Counting and basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to accurately read tape measure
• Ability to use computer and company’s software programs
• Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to adapt to challenges and changes that arise in course of the day (e.g., equipment malfunctions, rush orders, and reprioritization of ship lists)

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.