Shipping Associate

About the role

Under general supervision, performs inspection duties on materials received and moves materials to and from production areas to ensure an efficient production flow through the plant.

Responsibilities

• Takes random samples of incoming materials and weighs or counts such to determine accuracy of materials received compared to materials ordered
• Notifies the Purchasing department of low inventories to ensure the maintenance of adequate supply of materials
• Receives incoming materials and supplies, checks for MSDS sheet on the product and follows appropriate procedures relating to MSDS sheets, then transports such materials to their appropriate storage areas
• Visually inspects bills of lading and incoming parts and materials to ensure that received materials are consistent with company requirements
• Writes damage claim reports on incoming goods
• Performs cycle counting daily for different managers in the plant
• Maintains inventory and related warehouse information on the computer daily
• Operates material handling equipment to move skids to and from work areas and organizes and arranges material entering and leaving production areas
• Loads/unloads trucks and stores stock received in warehouse locations corresponding to the warehouse computer
• Transfers finished goods from plant floor to warehouse locations
• Provides Accounting department with information on how many shippers used that day in production so they can be deleted from inventory
• Responsible for accurate and timely processing of orders that meet customer ship dates and Koozie Group's quality standards
• Continuous lifting of (40 – 45 lb) packages to load and unload cartons from skids to the conveyor or the reverse as required
• Continually scan labels to ensure product is delivered to correct pallets
• Ensure that orders are correctly sorted according to shipping method and ship dates
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent or reading, writing and math skills of the same
• Ability to effectively use power jack, pallet jack, electronic counting scale, 2-wheel hand cart, computer terminal, ladder, reach truck, order picker, RF data collection gun, automatic shrink wrapper
• Forklift and clamp truck experience is a plus
• Must be able to lift 45lbs
• Strong math and organizational skills
• An understanding of materials flow is preferred
• Computer knowledge required
• Must perform job with a high level of accuracy, follow standard procedures for completing inventory transactions and have strong problem-solving skills
• This position requires a reliable and conscientious team player
• Knowledge of quality methods and techniques preferred
• Previous work in a production and/or manufacturing environment is preferred

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $19.00/hr
• Shift: Monday - Friday (occasional Saturdays), with hours subject to change during busy season and occasional weekends
• Schedule options: 6:00am–4:00pm, 7:00am–3:00pm, or 8:30am–4:30pm

Benefits

• People-first culture
• Flexible schedules
• Great shift differential (2nd shift: $1.25/hour; 3rd shift and weekend shifts: $1.75/hour)
• We will train for all positions
• Climate-controlled environment (clean and heat/air-conditioning)
• Medical HSA and HRA plans
• Flex spending accounts
• PPO dental
• VSP vision
• Employee assistance program
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal)
• Advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee recognition program
• Employee charitable giveback program (up to $250 value)