Shipping - Phoenix

Location

This position will be primarily based out of our Phoenix facilities located at/near 2610 South 21st Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Though pending business needs could slide to other AZ sites.

Schedule (Current as of posting, but is subject to change pending business needs)

On-site, Full-time, 1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 8.00 hour shifts, 08:00AM-04:30PM, with potential for additional hours pending business needs.

English Comprehension

Each individual will be required to take and pass a short English comprehension test which follows CEFR A1 level guidelines in understanding. This test is in English and includes a five sentence statement, followed by five questions related to the statement. A passing score is 3 of 5 or more questions answered correctly. Answers can be written in primary language as the intent of the test is only to show a base understanding level is known. If unable to pass this test, we will not move forward with an interview, but strongly encourage each individual to work on improving their understanding and re-applying in the future.

As our business continues to evolve and meet higher standards in quality, safety, efficiency, and customer expectation, it has become increasingly important that all team members are able to show at minimum, a base comprehension in English. Everyday paperwork such as work orders, blueprints, inspection forms, are all in English. Our job status system and other programs are also in English. It is vital that everyone can understand in full, the expectations set by these items to meet business expectations.

We do our best as a team to lend assistance when translations might be needed but this is not always available. Phones are not permitted on the production floor for safety reasons, so base comprehension is necessary to remain effective in production efficiencies.

Position Description

Shipping's primary purpose, responsibilities, and expectations include, but are not limited to efficiently and effectively managing the movement, distribution, and shipment of materials and finished goods from our facilities. The ideal candidate is detail orientated, dedicated, enthusiastic, and efficient in safe staging and shipping practices. This is a critical role in ensuring our completed work is best set to arrive as expected to meet or exceed customer expectations. Shipping must remain diligent to meet business needs and goals. This position reports to the Inventory Supervisor for our Arizona based operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Always strive to represent yourself and our culture in a positive, professional manner.
• Embracing an adaptive/evolving environment in a proactive and positive manner.
• Process material and/or finished goods movement physically and systematically.
• Partner with Quality team to manage physical and systemic transactions for non-confirming material and/or finished goods.
• Ensure materials and/or finished goods have proper supporting documentation before next step in shipping.
• Job Work Orders, Travelers, Pack Slips, etc.
• Follow all standard operating procedures of the business.
• Safely operate material handling equipment as required.
• Powered Pallet Jack, Forklifts, etc.
• Training and re-certification trainings may be required pending the equipment.
• Professionally, positively, and clearly communicate and interact with fellow peers, departments, leadership, and external drivers.
• Drivers can be frustrated from time to time, must be able to aid in diffusing when this occurs.
• Perform assigned job tasks which meet or exceed company expectations.
• If further training is needed, must show clear evidence of improvement on specified duty.
• Read and understand drawings, blueprints, and/or other task related documents.
• Adhere to all safety policies and rules while raising any concerns to direct supervisor or EHS team.

Requirements

Qualifications

THIS IS AN INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT WHICH REQUIRES PHYSCIAL CAPABILITIES.

Required

• High School diploma/equivalent.
• Passionate about shipping and supply chain management.
• 1+ years of professional experience in manufacturing/shipping-based role.
• Comprehensive understanding in both standard and metric, dimensional and fractional measurements.
• Physical Abilities:
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, extend, reach, push, pull, grasp, and twist for long periods of time throughout shift, many positions are standing or walking majority of shift.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 25lbs and occasionally lift and/or push or pull up to 50lbs without assistance.
• Understanding of core Microsoft programs.
• Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
• Fundamental understanding of English language and able to show evidence can read at base comprehension level.
• Though we strive to bridge language gaps, most paperwork and programs are in English.
• Reading is crucial as someone is not always readily available to provide translations.
• Stable and reliable attendance.
• A pattern of Late Ins, Early Outs, Unexcused Call Outs, etc. is not acceptable.
• Strong positive work ethic.
• Have a good history of safe work practices, focus on quality, and steady efficiency.
• Personal errors in your specific department can happen, what is important is if you were able to learn from an error and move forward in a positive manner.
• Must pass medical pre-screen with physical and background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• We do not currently support individuals that require paid visa programs.

Preferred

• Knowledge about business systems and custom manufacturing.
• Multilingual; English and Español are Arizona site's primary languages. Fluency in both is ideal, or strong familiarity in both.
• We strive to have leaders continue strengthening their language foundation over time.
• Experience working in a mid-size company where gap-filling is routine.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.