Shipper I

About the role

Prepares and processes outgoing truckload, LTL, and overnight shipments; ensures all items ship to the proper location, according to established schedules.

Responsibilities

• Sorts packages and uses a hand scanner to determine shipment status
• Checks boxes to ensure they are sealed, properly labeled and free from any damage; makes sure all quality standards are met
• Enters package data into the computer to generate shipping labels
• Transfers LTL and UPS packages to the appropriate staging locations
• Palletizes skids and loads product onto trucks
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies to complete tasks without waste
• Uses knowledge and experience to resolve basic operating problems; reports other problems to manager
• Operates a manual and/or motorized pallet jack
• Picks non-conveyable items and locates to appropriate staging area
• May perform regular audits on outgoing customer shipments to ensure orders are accurate and complete

Schedule

1st Shift – Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:45 PM (based on business needs and job completions which could include overtime both during the week and on weekends)

Pay

Base Rate $18.25/Hour

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Related experience in a distribution setting preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic computer skills; able to learn and use in-house and vendor software applications
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions; able to work accurately with numbers
• Able to operate a pallet jack

Equipment used

• Hand-held RF Gun
• Pallet jack
• PC

Work environment

• Shipping/Receiving
• Fast-paced, standing on concrete floors up to 8 hours/day
• Exposure to loud noise
• Functional vision and hearing required

Physical demands

• Shipping/Receiving
• Heavy – lifting up to 70 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 200 lbs.