Shipping Specialist I

Basic Scope/Purpose

Create a customer focus by accurately picking/pulling orders while demonstrating a sense of urgency, a commitment to continuous improvement by meeting or exceeding expectations, and a commitment to safety by adhering to all company safety policies.

Principal Accountabilities

• Maintain and promote Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors at all times.
• Follow all safety procedures including lifting techniques and limits.
• Find and print safety data sheet labels.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Adapt to change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities, as needed.
• Promote departmental teamwork and inter-departmental teamwork.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and fellow employees.
• Operate and replenish packaging equipment/machines.
• Operate basic material handling equipment I.E. Tow Motor, pallet jack, powered walkie, shrink wrapper, banding equipment, dock plates, etc.
• Use wireless tablets and scanners to pick orders.
• Pack orders according to Fenner Standards and/or based on customer specifications.
• Pack and properly secure pallets for Less Than Loaded (LTL) shipments.
• Able to ship and void shipments in shipping software.
• Absorb and complete cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy consistent with departmental goals.
• Pack kits as required for shipment.
• Maintain favorable attendance record.

Shipping Specialist I

• Perform all General skills.
• Properly verify picked orders and resolve discrepancies to avoid errors prior to shipment.
• Print, pull, pack and ship orders, as needed.
• Process standard small parcel orders through system.
• Create, and complete cycle counts.
• Operate Company tow motor/reach truck/order picker safely, ensuring seat belt adherence and daily operator checks.
• Participate in Kaizen events and 5S programs in an effort to support our world class endeavor.

Shipping Specialist II

• Perform all General and Level I skills.
• Contribute to our quality system through continuous improvement and with involvement in other waste eliminating activities.
• Properly process LTL shipments i.e. generate Bill of Lading (BOL), schedule pick up(s), and close out order in system.
• Properly pack and process Hazmat shipments.

Shipping Specialist III

• Perform all General and Level I & Level II skills.
• Properly process export orders in accordance with compliance regulations.
• Train Shipping Specialists I and II in all necessary functions.
• Process ASN’s as required.
• Fill in for Shipping Coordinator as needed.

Career Progression Opportunities

There are 3 levels of shipping specialists that associates can advance to. Expectations are outlined above.

Education and/or Relative Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3 years of related experience and/or training.
• At least 3-5 years related experience and or/training.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None Required

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities

• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions.
• Attend required EHS training.
• Wear the required PPE at all times.
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations.
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place.
• STOP WORK when imminent danger is present.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.