Driver (1st shift)

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Mentor, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1st shift Shipping Operator position that is hourly, working from 5 am to 1 pm. The role reports to the Shipping Manager and is located in Mentor. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred and can be substituted by experience. A minimum of 1 year of experience in a shipping & receiving environment is required. The candidate must be qualified and certified to operate a forklift truck (training will be provided). Clerical/Computer ability is also required.

Requirements

Computer skills required.
Time Management skills.
Able to meet deadlines and be accountable for daily shipments.
Able to work flexible hours including weekends and off hours to support customer shipments.
Have strong sense of urgency with the ability to work independently.
Maintain a positive relationship with vendors, suppliers, customers, contractors, and operations.
Excellent verbal, written, and documentation skills.
Ability to understand and interpret SOPs, EPs, and detailed work instructions.
Minimum of 1-year experience in a shipping & receiving environment.
Must be qualified and certified to operate a forklift truck (training provided).
Clerical/Computer ability required.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and may be substituted by experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for satisfying all quality and productivity requirements in the most cost-effective manner.
Drive company delivery vehicle between vendors and other designated areas.
Work with management and quality to determine what is required for weekly shipment plans.
Problem solving on any shipment errors.
Follow and enforce all safety rules.
Identifies, implements, and tracks cost reduction activities for trucking related issues.
Coordinate shipping and trucking companies and prepare shipment paperwork, including Customs documentation for all PCC customers.
Prepares labels, waybills, export declarations, certifications, special attachments, government forms, BOL.
Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons.
Prepare final outgoing shipments including weighing, quantity, verification, banding, commercial documents, and loading on to common carrier trucks.
Proactively communicates issues, shortages, or problems to Operations Manager, indirect purchasing, and/or Customer Services Representatives.
Track inventory on shipping containers and supplies.
Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
Maintain inventory of dock supplies - corrugated container/miscellaneous dock supplies.
Monitor forklift daily checks and report any findings.
Monitor truck traffic to align with business needs.
Organizes work for smooth operations.
Ensure that required documentation is maintained.
Provide the shift-to-shift communication link in order to keep all team members working toward the same goals.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere.
Meet the specific requirements of the efficiency standard as established by supervision.
Any and all additional responsibilities as required or assigned.