Shipping Assistant 1

Job Details:
Level: Entry,

Job Location:

Mertz 2400 N Waverly - Ponca City, OK 74601, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School, Travel Percentage:
None, Job Shift: Day, Shipping Assistant

Job Description

Department:
Shipping & Receiving

Job Status:
Full-Time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Shipping Manager

Location:

Ponca City, OK

Amount of

Travel Required:

none

Work Schedule:

5:30am – 4pm, Monday – Friday

Positions Supervised: N/A

The Shipping Assistant is responsible for supporting daily shipping operations by verifying shipping documentation, preparing and packaging materials for shipment, and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of parts throughout the facility. This role works closely with supervisors and team members while developing knowledge of shipping processes and procedures.

• Checks bills of lading for accuracy, including serial numbers, job order numbers, addresses, and weights
• Moves parts and materials throughout the shop to appropriate locations
• Operates forklifts, hoists, cherry pickers, and other lifting equipment as required
• Builds crates and boxes for domestic and overseas shipments
• Prepares parts for shipment using dipping, wrapping, and spraying for rust prevention
• Loads trucks and secures loads properly for transport
• Maintains consistent quality and productivity standards in packaging and shipping tasks
• Receives and verifies parts from outside vendors, ensuring proper documentation
• Moves parts into inventory and ensures proper stock placement
• Monitors equipment usage and ensures forklifts and trucks receive routine maintenance
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity

• Successfully passes all applicable general pre employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre employment drug screening, pre employment fit tests, pre employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
• Proficiency in spoken English language
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required. Employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.
• Requires regular, predictable, and in person attendance in a manufacturing environment

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 or more years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a manufacturing or shipping environment.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), with emphasis on Excel.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills (speaking, writing, and listening)
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high demand environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), with emphasis on Excel.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency

Daily required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach and squat/kneel. The employee may sit for prolonged periods at a desk while typing on a computer, whether in a corporate office or jobsite such as the manufacturing facility. Work environment includes exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio up to 85 dB and inclement weather, including typical and atypical outdoor elements and extreme cold and hot weather temperatures.

Given these conditions, employees are required to wear company mandated and issued personal protective equipment (PPE) and must strictly adhere to all safety policies. Individuals are regularly required to lift heavy objects; therefore, they must be able to lift 49 lbs. independently and 50 100 lbs. with a team lift.

Work hours may include early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on job demands.

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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