Shipping Associate

About the role

The Shipping Associate is responsible for the expedient and accurate handling of outgoing customer shipments. Attention to detail, ability to work within a team, strong communication skills, and easily adapts to change.

What you'll do

• Review IRIS (Inventory Tracking System)
• Work with other shipping associates to prioritize the daily work
• Confirm materials with packing slips and ensure secure shipments
• Ensure correct inventory is picked
• Escalate shipping issues as needed
• Use digital printers and pallet jacks
• Maintain clean and safe shipping stations and inventory aisles
• Complete post shift cleanup duties
• Assist other departments as needed and perform additional duties as assigned

What you bring

• Evokes trust from others by keeping commitments and adhering to high ethical standards
• Takes a high degree of ownership for every job
• Represents PFL and our CARES values: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, & Service
• Demonstrates ability to learn quickly, solve problems, and work independently
• Good communication skills and responsive to clear and direct feedback
• Proven ability to work cooperatively in a collaborative, team-focused environment
• Maintain a steady pace with sharp attention to detail during repetitive tasks
• Disciplined time management, effective prioritization, and works with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrates ability to promptly change tasks, work in a fast-paced environment, and maintain a positive attitude
• Able to handle high volume of work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Follows verbal, written, and visual instructions accurately
• Consistently follows workflow processes, departmental procedures, and company policies
• Demonstrates the ability to work safely and effectively identify safety concerns
• Ability to use math skills for problem solving and quantity verification

Essential functions

• Possesses an intermediate level of technical proficiency to utilize internal and external software tools for prioritizing shipments, ensuring efficient workflow and on time shipments
• Adhere strictly to processes and review digital job tickets with attention for detail, ensuring quality products, high accuracy, and low spoilage
• Operate and maintain equipment, including digital printers and pallet jacks, safely and effectively while managing a high volume of work
• Ability to work a full-time schedule 40 hour work week
• Perform physical tasks required for the shipping position, including standing for 8-10-hour shifts, lifting and transporting objects weighting up-to 40 pounds, and executing a variety of functional movements such as grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, bending, stooping, and climbing

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, ROTH)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Preferred Schedule: M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wage: $18-$19/hr DOE