Shipping Specialist

S2 Manufacturing designs, manufactures, and supplies worldwide a complete line of mobile and stationary ferrous and non‑ferrous scrap metal and scrap vehicle crushers and balers. S2 also manufactures the Vammas line of large high speed / high‑capacity snow removal machines used at major airports. We currently have an opening for a Shipping Specialist. This position is on‑site at our Ottumwa, IA facility.

Shipping Specialist

Internal Logistics

Internal Logistics Manager

Non‑Exempt

Responsible for collecting and preparing goods for accurate and timely outbound shipment to dealers and customers. Utilizes ERP software and coordinates outbound shipments with parcel and freight vendors.

• Manages the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.
• Reviews sales orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, shipped, or distributed.
• Prints and reads picklists to identify due dates, item locations, shipping methods, and special instructions.
• Stages outbound shipments and documents weight and dimensions of packaged goods.
• Marks inbound and outbound materials and items with identifying information.
• Follows packaging guidelines including package weight limits and labeling of all parts to ensure safe and timely delivery of packages and pallets.
• Promptly load/unload trucks when needed.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with the Parts sales team.
• Performs general housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description reflects management’s assessment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Education and/or

Experience:

High School Diploma or General Education degree (GED). 1‑year related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or additional related education preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: S2 Manufacturing Forklift Operators Certificate (After hire).

Communication

Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and shipping guidelines and regulations. Ability to write handwritten notes on internal documents and shipping papers. Ability to speak effectively one‑on‑one and in groups.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Computer

Skills:

Ability to perform simple tasks, such as setting tabs, opening and closing files, and simple formulas. Prior experience with a computer required. Excel, Outlook, Intuitive ERP experience preferred.

Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with and use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and balance. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

S2 Manufacturing is a drug‑free work environment. All offers for employment are contingent upon taking and passing a drug test, as well as an acceptable background check.

S2 Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Full‑time

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• 9‑hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location:

One location