Shipper, Material Handler, Forklift Operator

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Shipper Job Description

This role is responsible for accurately packaging customer products, preparing and coordinating outbound shipments, and maintaining precise shipping and inventory records in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure products are properly identified, packaged, documented, and shipped according to customer specifications, quality standards, and company procedures while supporting warehouse and inventory control activities.

Responsibilities

• Package customer products according to work instructions, customer specifications, and established quality standards.
• Prepare shipments by verifying part numbers, quantities, certifications, and all required shipping documentation.
• Inspect parts to confirm proper identification, packaging, and readiness for shipment.
• Operate packaging equipment and select appropriate packing materials to protect products during transit.
• Generate shipping labels, bills of lading, and other required shipping documents accurately and on time.
• Schedule and coordinate shipments with carriers, couriers, and freight companies.
• Load and unload shipments using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment in a safe manner.
• Verify shipping information through ERP systems and shipping software platforms.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and perform inventory transactions in alignment with company procedures.
• Support cycle counts and inventory control activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems, customer requirements, and internal company procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by applying 5S principles.
• Assist with receiving, material movement, and general warehouse activities when needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Accurately verify products, quantities, and customer requirements before shipment to minimize errors.
• Ensure products are packaged to prevent damage during transportation and meet customer expectations.
• Complete shipping documentation with minimal errors and in compliance with carrier and customer requirements.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment and follow all safety guidelines while handling materials.
• Perform picking, staging, and unloading tasks to support production and shipping and receiving operations.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in shipping and receiving, packing, and material handling within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to accurately verify products, quantities, and customer requirements before shipment.
• Demonstrated skill in ensuring products are properly packaged to prevent damage during transportation.
• Experience completing shipping documentation with minimal errors.
• Ability to frequently lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Experience with picking, unloading, and production support in shipping and receiving operations.
• Knowledge of inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems for verifying shipping information and processing inventory transactions.
• Experience using shipping platforms such as UPS, Fed Ex, DHL, or freight carrier systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Experience working in manufacturing, metal processing, aerospace, automotive, or industrial environments.
• Understanding of quality management systems and customer-specific requirements related to shipping and packaging.
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, accuracy, and customer…