Shipping Specialist I

About the Role

The Shipping Specialist is a versatile member of Columbia Sportswear's Facilities team, providing support across Shipping & Receiving, the Resource Center, and Front Desk operations at our Portland headquarters. This role helps ensure employees, visitors, and business partners receive exceptional service while supporting the day-to-day operations that keep our campus running smoothly. Approximately 40% of the role supports Shipping & Receiving operations, 40% supports Resource Center services, and 20% supports Front Desk coverage.

In this highly visible role, you'll interact with employees across the organization, process shipments and deliveries, support print and mail operations, and assist visitors and guests. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in providing great service, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are exactly alike.

Responsibilities

• Support shipping and receiving operations by receiving, scanning, logging, and delivering inbound packages while processing outbound domestic and international shipments.
• Drive company vehicles to deliver packages, mail, and materials between Columbia campus locations.
• Support the Resource Center by producing printed materials, processing mailings, operating print and finishing equipment, and assisting with special project requests.
• Operate printing, mailing, and finishing equipment to deliver high-quality materials that support teams across the business.
• Provide front desk coverage by greeting visitors, answering phones, assisting with visitor sign-in procedures, and directing guests in a professional and courteous manner.
• Collaborate with teammates across Facilities Services to provide backup support and maintain high service standards.

Qualifications

You Are:

• Customer-focused and committed to delivering excellent service.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Adaptable and comfortable shifting between responsibilities throughout the day.
• A strong communicator who enjoys working with a wide variety of people.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and a collaborative team player.

You Have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in shipping and receiving, office services, print services, facilities support, customer service, reception, administrative support, or a related environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• The ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting shipping, receiving, mailroom, print services, or office services operations.
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or similar software.
• Experience operating print, mailing, or shipping systems and equipment.

Benefits

Columbia Sportswear Company offers regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career, and community.

• 401k plan with a generous company match to help protect your family’s financial future.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
• Assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services).
• Free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services through EAP+.
• Extensive wellness benefits and employee discounts.
• Generous time off program.