What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging and Fulfillment Specialist position at Spartan Graphics?
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Fulfillment Planning & Execution (80%)
Required
Fulfillment Planning & Execution (80%)
- Develop and manage daily shipment schedules in alignment with order priorities, customer requirements, and carrier deadlines.
- Determine appropriate cartonization, packaging materials, and protective methods to optimize cost, efficiency, and product integrity.
- Coordinate and oversee order staging, packing, labeling, and preparation for outbound shipment.
- Maintain an organized and well-supplied fulfillment area to support efficient workflow.
- Collaborate with Production, Inventory Control, and Customer Service to ensure product availability, accurate documentation, and on-time shipment.
- Resolve operational or packaging issues to prevent delays and maintain service reliability.
- Ensure all outbound orders meet quality standards, packaging guidelines, and customer-specific shipping requirements.
- Utilize Excel and related tools to analyze shipping data, packaging utilization, productivity metrics, and cost trends.
- Prepare routine reports and dashboards to support operational decision-making.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement related to packaging, labor efficiency, and freight cost reduction.
- Assist with maintaining accurate shipping and fulfillment data within ERP and carrier systems.
Required
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data management).
- Demonstrated experience in packaging, fulfillment, shipping coordination, or related operational functions.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments.
- Ability to lift and move packages as necessary.
- Experience working in manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environments.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, shipping platforms (UPS/FedEx), or freight portals.
- Knowledge of best practices in packaging optimization and freight efficiency.
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