Shipping Associate

Job Description

Job Description

The Shipping Associate will be responsible for building large pallets and crates using saws, nail guns, tape measures and all other related equipment. The Shipping Associate will use overhead cranes and large forklifts to move large pallets and crates. The Shipping Associate will also be required to paint when needed. This includes the use of a respirator and paint guns.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for building large pallets and crates.
• Requires the use of chop saws, skill saws, nail guns, tape measure, steel banding, cord strapping, shrink wrapping, tape guns, foam protection for coated valves and cardboard boxes for parcel shipments.
• Paint valves, products, orders as needed. Use of respirator and paint guns. Not just spray cans and touch up.
• Prepares orders for shipping including end protectors, touch up paint, tagging, palletizing, and wrapping.
• Reviews and ensures all paperwork is prepared and included with shipment.
• Coordination of third party freight and will call orders.
• Use of forklift (propane and standing electric) and other warehouse equipment.
• Loading and unloading of trucks.
• Significant overtime and weekend work required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to stand, crouch, bend for 8 hour shifts.
• Must be able lift up to 40 Lbs. on occasion.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience in material handling.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Education and Qualifications

• High school or GED required (or equivalent).
• Forklift Operator Training Course.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Experience in the valve industry is a plus.