Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The Shipper Position will be responsible for consolidating customer goods and preparing them for export. The Shipper will be tasked with offering a superior level of quality service to our customers and ensure a compliant export regulations process is being maintained and executed at all times. The Shipper position has varying hours according to operational business needs, to include occasional work on both evenings and weekends as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A formal request process may be obtained from Human Resources.
- Verifying packages belong to the proper customer and ship request order
- Verifying that contents of packages match proper login descriptions
- Capture weight and dimensions for consolidated parcels
- Verification of shipping addresses on packages
- Properly affixing shipping labels and export documentation to shipments
- Adequately reading, comprehending, and following all customer instructions and special requests
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment by following all procedures, rules, and regulations
- Assure safety standards are being utilized, and complies with all company, local, state, and federal guidelines
- Attend all Compliance Training Classes and abide by Compliance Policy and Procedure
- Exude exemplary customer service and consistently maintain a positive attitude
- Special projects and other responsibilities may be determined and assigned by Management
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:
N/A
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & REQUIREMENTS:
- Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
- Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees
- Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine
- Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time
- Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances
- Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward of outward
- Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
- Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position
- Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm of hand
- Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. – Please Note: When moving objects of 50 pounds of more the company requires a two-person lift technique. This is a technique where two people lift an object in unison, the two people should be of the same height.
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, convey detailed or important spoken instructions to the other workers in accurately, loud enough to be heard, and quickly
- Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
- Visually: The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned as well as to make general observations of facilities and structures
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- The worker is subject to environmental conditions, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes
- The worker during certain months of the year is subject to extreme heat, and temperatures could rise to 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour, consideration should be given such as humidity in this open warehouse environment due to fluctuating temperatures
- Warehouse fans are regulated by facilities management and are not within the direct control of the individual
- The worker is subject to noise, there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to elevate their voice to be heard above ambient noise level, especially when next to machinery
- The worker is subject to hazards, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical areas, machinery, and exposure to heat or chemicals
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous experience in shipping/stocking/sorting of products within a warehouse environment preferred
- Proficient in computer operating programs
COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Ability to follow and carry out instruction with excellent attention to detail
- Positive and professional interpersonal skills
- Effective oral and written communication and can implement directions clearly
- Basic understanding of OSHA safety guidelines within 60 days of hire