Shipping Operator
J.M. Huber Corporation · Marble Hill, GA · Yesterday
ManagementInternship
Duties & Responsibilities
- Safely load customer box trailers and flatbed trucks in accordance with company procedures, customer specifications, and cargo securement requirements.
- Follow all established safety procedures during loading and shipping activities.
- Operate forklifts and safely climb on and off equipment throughout the shift.
- Load pallets according to required loading patterns and shipment specifications.
- Read, understand, and follow all work order instructions and shipping documentation requirements.
- Verify correct material is loaded by cross-referencing inventory details, labels, lot codes, and work order instructions.
- Accurately update inventory records to reflect material movement and shipment activity.
- Complete shipping orders and bills of lading using scanners or virtual terminal systems, ensuring all documentation is accurate prior to shipment completion.
- Operate the scale house and perform associated duties including:
- Signing truck drivers in and out
- Recording truck loading information and times
- Maintaining spreadsheets and shipping logs
- Scanning shipping documentation to shared electronic filing systems
- Assist Logistics, Customer Service, and Quality teams with proper processing and distribution of order fulfillment documentation, including bills of lading and certificates of analysis.
- Inspect, assess, and document returned goods and complete all required paperwork.
- Maintain warehouse and shipping areas in clean, organized, and showcase-ready condition through routine housekeeping activities such as sweeping, restacking pallets, and removing trash and slip sheets.
- Conduct workplace area examinations each shift to identify and address safety concerns.
- Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, bobcats, mobile sweepers, and water trucks as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain flexibility as operational priorities change.
- Maintain work areas in a safe and orderly condition at all times.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills
- High School Diploma or GED required; technical school or vocational training preferred.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of manufacturing, warehouse, or plant experience preferred.
- Basic computer skills required, including the ability to access email, complete online training courses, and utilize electronic operating systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to working safely and following all company safety procedures.
- Ability to recognize, react to, and respond appropriately to safety-related situations.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, multiplication, and percentages, with or without the use of a calculator.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization, including the use of two-way radios.
- Ability to understand, read, write, and speak the English language proficiently.
- Ability to read and comprehend safety manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety data sheets (SDS), production schedules, and operational reports.
Physical Requirements
- Works in both indoor warehouse and outdoor environments.
- Regularly exposed to inclement weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, rain, humidity, mud, dust/dirt, noise, and vibration for up to 12 hours at a time.
- Must be able to perform physical activities including lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, squatting, and twisting throughout the shift.
- Must be able to safely mount and dismount mobile equipment such as forklifts and mobile sweepers.
- Required to wear all assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) for the duration of the shift, including hard hat, steel-toed footwear, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and safety harness/lanyard as required.
- Must be able to safely operate equipment at appropriate speeds based on conditions while maintaining productivity and operational efficiency.
- Must be able to climb silos and perform bulk truck loading operations when required.