Shipping Associate

Summary

Verifies and keeps records on outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment.

• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of outgoing shipments to verify information against invoices, orders, or other records.
• Determines method of shipment, assembles cardboard containers or selects pre‑assembled containers, inserts items into container, affixes shipping labels on packed cartons, and labels identifying information and shipping instructions onto containers.
• Identifies hazardous materials, packages and labels accordingly.
• Posts weights and shipping charges.
• Uses hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping to work area.
• Recommends methods to improve shipping methods, working conditions, use of equipment and equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Assists with related special projects, as required.
• Will be certified to the DG (Dangerous Goods) process within the first three months of hire date.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.