Shipping / Receiving II

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do! The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business.

Job Summary

Implement the Order Fulfillment Process steps related to the preparation of shipments and related documentation to ensure the complete satisfaction of the customer’s requirements. This is a clerical role in the Shipping/Receiving department, responsible for preparing records of goods shipped, making up bills of lading, posting weight and shipping charges, keeping files of shipping records, receiving incoming shipments, verifying correctness of shipments against bills of lading and invoices, reporting damaged goods and shortages, and routing goods to the proper departments. Workers may use barcode readers, computer terminals, or other electronic devices, and the work may include material handling.

Essential Functions

• Assist in scheduling and coordinating shipping activities to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
• Utilize shipping and customer order reports to ensure all shipments are made on time.
• Confirm correct quantity/counts against work order or packing slip.
• Review work order and shipment details for all shipments scheduled to ship and prepare for any special requirements, including HAZCOM/International shipment requirements.
• Verify and ensure proper carrier selection and freight terms for outgoing orders.
• Prepare shipping documentation (packing lists, labels, hazardous certifications, certificates of compliance, Bills of Lading, etc.) for the shipping department (IPS, FedEx, etc.).
• Prepare paperwork with related shipping cost information and copy of proof of shipment for billing purposes.
• Contact shipping company representatives to schedule pick‑ups as required.
• Contact Customer Service regarding documentation verification, as needed.
• Receive finished goods into inventory as needed to complete daily shipments.
• Maintain hazardous shipment certification training, as needed.
• File damaged or lost product claims with shipping companies.
• Pack ground shipments by inspecting, labeling, and packaging product to company standards.
• Match work order/packing slip documentation to order documentation to verify all critical shipment data.
• Verify that all work orders are correctly signed off for in‑process inspections.
• Wipe or mark parts as needed.
• Ensure product is packed in a timely manner and protected from damage following customer specifications or internal guidelines.
• Ensure packaged product is properly marked and labeled with all required information.
• Complete work order or packing slip paperwork.
• Operate forklift (as needed and if certified through TGC).
• Participate in cross‑training to become knowledgeable of equipment/processes within the department.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and positive behavior modeling.
• Determine if tools are undamaged and in safe condition for use; make suggestions to improve production and order processing efficiency.
• Assist with training other team members.
• Follow safety rules and quality standards; model ethical and moral behavior consistent with company values.
• Drive flatbed or box truck to make deliveries or material transfers across buildings.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced reading, math, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with supervisor on work order priority.
• Flexibility to adapt to emergency orders or part fabrication.
• Ability to understand drawings and blueprints.
• Proficiency with basic measuring instruments.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent). Prior hands‑on, vocational, or job‑related coursework/training is required.
• Experience: One or more years of related experience; prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and may be required to sit and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most shop settings—unclimate‑controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to distracting noise levels, fumes, dust particles, and may need respirators or other personal protective equipment. Contact with toxic or caustic chemicals is possible. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• Safe and healthy work environment.
• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive, cost‑effective employee benefits: health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50 % employer match up to 6 % of contributions.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 30 % employee‑owned; shares awarded annually based on profitability, tenure, and earnings (no out‑of‑pocket investment required).
• Regular employee feedback through an Individual Development Plan (IDP).
• World‑class employee engagement rating according to Gallup Q12 survey.