Shipping Associate

Location: Salem, OR 97301

Hire type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Pay: $17/hr

Position Summary:

This is a distribution center position that requires the execution of daily warehousing activities to meet team goals in order-fulfillment, inventory control, quality, and shipping. This position requires direct involvement with daily operations and future projects to support company growth objectives.

**This position reports to: **Shipping Team Leader

Essential Functions:

• Perform general shipping and warehouse duties including physical handling of product, materials, and supplies.
• Requires regular bending, kneeling, twisting, lifting, and carrying of up to 50 pounds.
• Safe operation of all material handling and distribution center equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Utilize scales, scanners, and labels to accurately pack and ship parts.
• Read order details and manage paperwork effectively.
• Respond to requests from account managers and office staff for hot orders and expedited shipping.
• Troubleshooting of shipping and/or technical issues.
• Meeting daily shipment responsibilities, including VMI, Discreet, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and LTL.
• Ensuring work areas are clean and organized.
• Participation in the continual development and improvement of distribution center standard operating procedures.
• Assisting other team members and/or performing other duties as needed.

Education, Skills and Experience Required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Polite and professional manner.
• 2 years in a shipping, receiving, or distribution center operation.
• Proven track record of results.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Prior experience with a variety of material handling equipment.
• Prior experience with RF Scanner.
• Ability to count accurately, read digital numbers, and decipher paperwork details.
• Strong communication skills to interact with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Customer service focus to expedite orders and respond to requests.
• Strong time management skills, detail oriented, and commitment to quality.
• Highly motivated, well organized.
• Ability to drive results without a great deal of direct supervision.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Additional Skills Preferred:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook knowledge is preferred.
• Experience in blueprint reading is a plus.

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