Shipping Assistant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receivable standards
• Help with daily workload of jobs running and ensuring details are followed on packaging and labeling of finished product
• Help coordinate shipping of jobs to and from outside vendors
• Communicate details of shipping information are not on the job ticket
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments
• Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates
• Adjusts errors and complaints
• Be available to cover for different areas of the department when needed

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bending.
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination.
• Requires near visual acuity.
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility.
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances.