Associate Shipper/Receiver

Simpson Strong-Tie•Enfield, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Shipper/Receiver is responsible for warehouse activities that support customer orders, including picking and shipping less-than-truckload orders, receiving UPS shipments, and stocking finished goods. The position works Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with overtime as needed, and includes a $1.00 shift differential for every hour worked. It is a full-time, non-exempt position located in Enfield, Connecticut. Domestic travel is not required, and relocation is not available. The role uses an ERP system and/or tablet to complete shipments, pulls, packages, and palletizes products, verifies shipments meet packaging, customer, and quality standards, and receives, stocks, rotates, identifies, tags, stores, and locates finished inventory. It also involves preparing shipping labels, packing lists, and bills of lading; maintaining a clean work environment; and performing other assigned duties. The position operates warehouse equipment and involves regular work around moving mechanical parts in a loud environment, with possible exposure to dust, heat, cold, wet, or humid conditions. Employees regularly stand, walk, see, talk, and hear; occasionally sit; and must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with heavier loads handled using proper equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck Certification; certification will be provided at hire.
D.O.T. HazMat Training; training will be provided at hire.
At least 1 year of warehouse, logistics, and/or shipping experience.
Ability to operate a forklift, reach truck, order picker, and electric pallet jack.
Ability to prioritize safety, demonstrate safe work practices, and promote a safe work environment.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds.
Ability to work independently and follow written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
Reliable, punctual attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.
Effective communication skills, including listening and asking questions to ensure understanding.
Ability to understand company quality standards and quality control processes.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to work with team members to accomplish group goals.
Ability to multitask and take initiative in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Ability to apply customer service principles and processes on the job and with others.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, see, talk, and hear; occasionally sit; and continually position oneself to operate equipment.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

Responsibilities

Complete shipments using an ERP system and/or tablet.
Pull, package, and palletize products for shipment.
Ensure incoming and outgoing shipments meet packaging, customer, and quality standards.
Receive, stock, and rotate product.
Identify, tag, store, and locate finished inventory.
Create and apply shipping documents, including shipping labels, packing lists, and bills of lading for each pallet or shipment.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.