Shipping and Receiving Technician 1

About the role

Fisher Barton is an ESOP company, a qualified defined contribution plan that allows employees to become shareholders. The Shipping/Receiving Clerk - 1st Shift oversees the shipment of all products, assists in developing packaging methods, and trains/supports warehouse personnel. The role monitors customer orders, communicates with operations staff, ensures accurate and timely shipments to meet customer demand, and requires advanced experience performing logistics transactions across all FB divisions.

Responsibilities

• Cross-functional knowledge and experience to function smoothly within any FB division
• Accurately prepare shipping documentation for domestic and international shipments, following customer and quality requirements
• Accountable for transactional accuracy as it applies to related duties
• Prepare, package and palletize product for shipment as needed
• Maintain positive relationship with logistics resources
• Monitor customer demand to ensure shipments are made in a timely manner to maintain OTD rating
• Communicate with Customer Service and/or Operations when product is in danger of being late
• Assist Production and Engineering in developing packaging methods that meet customer requirements, ergonomic considerations, and safe travel
• Assist with the development and continual improvement of department documentation and training resources
• Safely operate stand-up/sit-down forklift
• Safely load and unload trucks
• Participate in inventory cycle counting practices and periodic physical inventory activities
• Support Recyclable Waste program
• Accurately, legibly and completely execute tasks and duties as required by the Quality System
• Support the Warehouse department, including training and development of Shipping & Receiving Associate 1’s
• Duties may vary based on employment site
• May assume all Warehouse Associate duties based on workload and staffing levels
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with some post-high-school coursework in job related studies
• One to three years previous shipping/receiving experience
• Ability to operate a stand-up/sit down forklift
• Experience loading/unloading trucks
• Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to keep detailed records regarding processes, procedures, inventory, etc.
• Ability to analyze difficult situations, quickly solve problems, and comply with production standards
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, Windows, ERP)
• Ability to work well with personnel from all levels of the organization and a self‑starter

Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to wear appropriate, required PPE
• Ability to work quickly and swiftly with large, heavy machinery and products
• Work environment: loud (examples: metal can, manufacturing department, large earth moving equipment)
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 96 hours Paid Time Off minimum to start
• FSA (Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account)
• Participation in quarterly bonus incentive plan

Schedule

1st Shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday with availability to work overtime.