What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Associate position at VGM Group, Inc?
Job Purpose Summary: Assist in day-to-day operations of the Picking Associates on the floor and making operations run smoothly. Shippers will be operating at a computer station and checking packages for accuracy. This will require a team-player mentality, and you will also be committed to maintaining a safe and positive work environment.
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Reporting Accountability: Site Manager & Outbound Supervisor
Working Location: Lebanon, TN
Work Hours Classification: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 1st Shift - 6:30am-3:00pm
Key Responsibilities:
- Consistently meets or exceeds departmental expectations.
- Shipping small parcel packages
- Work cooperatively with team members and supervisors
- Keep the warehouse clean and organized
- Report any order discrepancies or issues to management
- Handle errors that are found at the shipping station
- Maintain a clean and safety work environment to prevent accidents and injuries
- Maintain compliance, safety, and quality standards by ensuring strict adherence to company policies and procedures
- Following safety procedures, maintaining precise records of all product movements, and implementing quality control measures are also crucial
- Capable of working overtime if needed, including extra hours during the week and some Saturday mornings.
- Maintain a clear and organized work environment by ensuring all work areas are kept tidy and free of hazards by regularly cleaning and organizing tools, equipment, and materials.
- Embody the VGM Power of One Principals every day.
Key Qualifications:
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- High school education
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility a majority of the day
- Ability to lift and carry 5lbs or less
- Making and stacking light weight boxes
- Visual abilities to include reading, distance vision and peripheral vision
Learn more about VGM Group, Inc.:
Headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, VGM is a 100% employee-owned company providing business and professional services to thousands of business customers across North America. Services include group purchasing, commercial insurance, management of healthcare services and networks in post-acute cases, healthcare distribution direct to patient homes, specialty consulting, online education, digital, print, and traditional marketing and more. VGM employs approximately 1,700 people across 40 states and Canada, with more than 1,100 working in Iowa. VGM has been named the Top Workplace in Iowa on multiple occasions and is proud of its role in the communities in which it serves. For more information visit www.vgmgroup.com.
This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. Reasonably related additional duties may be assigned to the individual Associate.
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