What are the responsibilities and job description for the SHIPPER position at Sally Beauty?
Overview
New Job Title: Shipper 2
Department: Distribution Centers
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor or Lead
Essential Function
This job is responsible for all clerical functions related to the shipping department, including those related to staffing and dock space, reporting and any other shipping tasks. A Shipper 2 must be able to complete several areas shipping and outbound processes. This job is a combination of maintaining individual productivity requirement but will support department on a specialist and training level as needed.
Primary Duties
May operate hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area
May direct others in preparing outgoing shipments. Ensures all shipments are sent according to store specifications and on predetermined time schedules.
Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
Effectively communicates with internal and external contacts ensuring that issues are resolved.
May perform only shipping activities and be known as Shipping Clerk or Receiving Clerk on an as needed basis.
Maintains a safe work environment, performs job functions safely, and reports any potential job hazards to management, including maintaining good housekeeping practices.
Maintains productivity related to standards based on assigned task.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested by management.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Task Level High Departmental/Division Level High
Project Level High Consultative Level High
The amount of discretion or freedom this position has
Strict Adherence to Guidelines
Interprets and Adapts Guidelines
Develops and Implements Guidelines
Working Conditions /Physical Requirements
New Job Title: Shipper 2
Department: Distribution Centers
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor or Lead
Essential Function
This job is responsible for all clerical functions related to the shipping department, including those related to staffing and dock space, reporting and any other shipping tasks. A Shipper 2 must be able to complete several areas shipping and outbound processes. This job is a combination of maintaining individual productivity requirement but will support department on a specialist and training level as needed.
Primary Duties
May operate hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area
May direct others in preparing outgoing shipments. Ensures all shipments are sent according to store specifications and on predetermined time schedules.
Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
Effectively communicates with internal and external contacts ensuring that issues are resolved.
May perform only shipping activities and be known as Shipping Clerk or Receiving Clerk on an as needed basis.
Maintains a safe work environment, performs job functions safely, and reports any potential job hazards to management, including maintaining good housekeeping practices.
Maintains productivity related to standards based on assigned task.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested by management.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- At least 2 years in a distribution/warehouse environment or equivalent work experience including the operation of heavy equipment
- Must know and be able to perform job by following the Standard Operating Procedures
- Moderate to advanced computer skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with the capability to adjust to change and interruptions
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Must be able to become certified through the Sally Beauty Lift Truck Training Program in order to efficiently and safely operate a forklift within the time frame specified by management
- Must be able to maintain neat and accurate records
- Must be skilled in basic arithmetic and have ability to read and interpret orders, product description, and/or numbers in the English language
- Detail-oriented
- Operates all lift equipment in a safe manner to ensure personal protection and safety of other personnel and company property
Task Level High Departmental/Division Level High
Project Level High Consultative Level High
The amount of discretion or freedom this position has
Strict Adherence to Guidelines
Interprets and Adapts Guidelines
Develops and Implements Guidelines
Working Conditions /Physical Requirements
- Repetitively lift cartons weighing 10 to 55 pounds
- Stand/Walk for 6 to 10 hours a day
- Must be able to climb up and down stairs and ladders
- See and read labels on products, product containers and packages
- Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 25 degrees Fahrenheit to 105 degrees Fahrenheit
- May be exposed to fumes and odors upon occasion
- Visual ability must have accurate depth perception
- Must have adequate hearing to hear warnings from powered vehicles, emergency alarms, and verbal announcements