Shipping Associate

Job Characteristics

• Prepare, wrap and load pallets of finished goods for bulk shipments, completed by 3 P.M. daily for timely pickup
• Tidy and reset work areas with new pallets and new boxes after shipment in preparation for next work day
• Select, package and process direct-to-consumer ecommerce shipments, including generating advanced shipping notices
• Run end of day carrier reports reconciling shipments and deliver to accounting department
• Weigh, select, label and prepare packages for smaller orders and back orders between shipments
• Perform basic maintenance on machines used, including (but not limited to) forklift, SpeedyPacker and 3M AutoTaper
• Participate in training new employees when needed

Required Skills

• Computer proficiency (especially web browsers and user portals)
• Able to work quickly and meet firm deadlines
• Excellent time management skills
• Closed attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Written and verbal English communication skills
• Collaborate effectively and work well in a team
• Strict attention to safety procedures and guidelines including wearing all personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Willingness to keep and maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Punctual and able to adhere to attendance policy

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; bend; stoop, crouch or crawl; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell
• Exposed to a large warehouse environment and may experience loud volumes or high/low temperatures, based on current weather
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and may be required to stand for up to 3 hours at a time