Shipping Specialist

Under limited supervision, handles and maintains flow of inventory and finished goods in manufacturing and warehouse areas according to established guidelines.

Under limited supervision, handles and maintains flow of inventory and finished goods in manufacturing and warehouse areas according to established guidelines. Verify and maintain records outgoing shipments. Prepare items for shipment. Duties include assembling, addressing, stamping, and shipping merchandise or material; receiving, unpacking, verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material; and arranging for the transportation of products. May train and lead the work of others.

Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires at least 3-5 years related experience.

Expert knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures including handling exceptions. Excellent reading, writing and numerical skills. Expert knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures including handling exceptions. Able to use company databases or other IT applications independently with little supervision. May require skills in the area of powered equipment such as forklift or hydraulic jack lift. Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Have a clear understanding of line flow and shipping standards.
• Ability to read and understand scheduling, work orders, and shipping labels.
• Must be willing to accept and receive frequent supervision and assistance.
• Must be able to perform but not limited to the following tasks: driving, walking, reading, writing, typing

• Prepares bills of lading, packing list and shipping labels for shipments
• Receives incoming materials and compares information on packing slips to purchase order
• Processes return shipments
• Traces lost shipments and customer claims
• Prepares routine reports and maintains spreadsheets on daily shipments
• Compute freight cost and perform transactions in SAP
• Create custom invoices for Canada shipments and miscellaneous deliveries for shipment
• Resolve shipping discrepancies and make arrangements for shipment pickup
• Print pick tickets and create freight bills for all shipments

• Effectively train and assist where needed
• Performs basic housekeeping in and around work area.
• Flexibility to work in other areas of the plant, as required.
• Occasionally works independently without direct supervision.
• Manages multiple tasks at once.
• Attends off-shift training when required.
• Works flexible hours and overtime when required

• General knowledge of work areas including process flow, equipment, and products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Be a self-starter who can manage multiple tasks, work independently, and solve routine organizational problems/issues.
• Proven attention to detail
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed
• Experience in shipping required
• Proficiency in SAP required
• Experience in Maxload preferred

This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a starting wage of $21.50 per hour. The actual starting wage may vary based on factors such as location, relevant experience, skills, education, performance, tenure, and other qualifications.

Employees in this role are not eligible for a bonus; they are eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a week (or as otherwise required by state law).

Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, employees in this role…