Shipper

Responsibilities

• Loads products, parts, or merchandise into designated packages, boxes, or crates.
• May operate machines preparing products for shipment, use of labels, and UPS LTL shipment programs.
• Reviews packing lists to ensure all required items are included, and packs containers using foam, plastic, or other materials.
• Handles material and products to maintain appropriate flow through production areas.
• Documents incoming and outgoing materials and supplies.
• Pulls stored materials for orders and moves to production or shipping area.
• Documents information relating to receipt, storage, or distribution of materials.
• Operates forklift to unload/move materials or products; delivers materials to specified locations.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
• Works individually and as a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
• Conducts tests and inspections of processes to evaluate quality or performance; examines work to verify conformance to specifications.
• May be required to cross train and demonstrate competency on all essential job functions of the department working at different workstations as production needs require.
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; training and teaching others.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); at least 1+ year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with production processes, machines, and tools.
• Understanding various computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Proven working experience: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions, and decimals.
• Experience working with various measuring devices in meeting drawing dimensions and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must for this role.
• Experience reading and interpreting documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals is also necessary.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in follow through, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.