Shipping Clerk

About the role

Since 2003, SparkFun has been helping turn ideas into reality – whether you’re creating a smart weather station, exploring the frontier of machine learning, building a robot for school or prototyping your first (or tenth) product. No matter your vision or skill level, our open source components, resources and online tutorials are designed to broaden access to innovative technology and make the road to a finished project shorter. SparkFun’s Shipping Department is responsible for fulfilling customer orders efficiently and accurately. Our team is made up of adaptable, fun individuals who are dedicated to shipping merchandise and exceeding customer expectations. Shipping Clerks will be responsible for performing duties that maintain good inventory practices and a productive work environment. This will include but is not limited to: utilizing our ERP system to pick and ship inventory, packaging orders for shipment according to SparkFun's standards, and packaging of Lithium Batteries according to current Hazmat regulations. Someone who likes being on their feet and working on a team will enjoy this environment. Overall, we are looking for a helpful addition to our energetic shipping department and a great contributor to the SparkFun community.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently pick products from inventory shelves (3,000+ unique SKUs)
• Pack orders, ensuring contents are correct and securely positioned for safe shipment
• Maintain hazmat compliance for all applicable orders (specific training and certification will be provided)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (4-7 hours per day)
• Time management & punctuality skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience & desire to work collaboratively as a team in a fast-paced, positive environment

Skills

• Has shipping and/or warehousing systems experience
• Hazmat handling certification
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Friendly, approachable attitude
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