Shipper - Level 1

Shipper I - Level 1

Full Time – Manual Labor | Parsons, Parsons, KS, US

Salary: $16.00 to $22.00 per hour

Tank Connection is an international leader for bolted storage tanks. We are a 100% employee‑owned company that values customer service and excellence.

The Shipper assembles orders and prepares goods for shipment while comparing identifying information, counts, weights, or measurements of items to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.

• Reviews and follows all MOPs and SWIs.
• Determines method of shipment and packaging for small parts, hardware, and fab parts, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Preps completed parts for shipping by loading parts to skids with crane assistance.
• Builds shipping skids with air compressed equipment following company policy and procedures.
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects pre‑assembled containers for shipments.
• Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications and manifests.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• May operate a lift truck or hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping to trailers for outgoing shipments.
• Keeps work area clean and swept.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and ability to use electronic databases (EPICOR/MES).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to safely operate and obtain certification to operate a forklift.
• Ability to safely operate an overhead crane.
• Strong computer data entry skills.
• Solid problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to contribute and work in a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to ensure first quality of work.
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in the course of work.
• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

While performing the duties of Shipper, the employee is continually required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Utilities