Shipping A Operator

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Shipping Supervisor, the Shipping Operator (A) main task is to: Provide first line leadership to support the shipping operations team through continuous improvement of plant operation, maintenance, equipment integrity, reliability, and safety performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow written or oral instructions regarding daily tasks and job duties.
• Provide troubleshooting expertise for the shipping operators.
• Know, comply, and enforce safe work procedures and operational discipline practices to the logistics team.
• Responsible for leading tasks associated with picking/packing/labeling and shipping operations.
• Perform forklift loading/unloading duties safely and according to regulations.
• Provide direction and training assistance to shipping operators.
• Act as a step-up Supervisor.
• Thoroughly inspecting packages, paperwork and loading vehicles for any damages and discrepancies.
• Accurately recording warehouse inventory movements of all packages received and shipped on purchase orders and sales orders.
• Complete inventory movements physically and within company ERP system.
• Collaborating with internal departments to locate missing packages, fix incorrect labels, address paperwork and/or batch discrepancies, replace or repackage damaged product.
• Complying with safety standards and warehouse protocols for equipment use.
• Perform plant cleanup standard tasks during and at the end of an operation or workday.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• High School Graduate or GED (preferred but not required).
• Work Experience: Minimum of 4 years forklift and comparable warehouse experience.
• Knowledge of and experience working with hazardous materials.
• Must be able to multitask, stay organized, detailed, and focused and show a high level of initiative.
• Strong operations aptitude is desired.
• Must have good communication and leadership skills.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work in a team environment.
• Ability to identify and then implement process and productivity improvements.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and completely, understand the importance of detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management.
• Good Computer skills/ERP system experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Physical Requirements

• Regularly use hands and arms to handle, feel, or reach.
• Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Occasionally sit.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift 50 pounds and occasionally move or manipulate drums weighing between 200-600 pounds.