Material Handler- Shipping/Packaging

Optical Cable Corporation• Roanoke, VA, US, VA

1d•$17 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on preparing and packaging fiber optic cable for shipment according to customer specifications. The Material Handler will be responsible for bagging, boxing, and packaging orders, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the shipping process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1 year experience in Shipping preferred
Computer and organizational skills with the ability to properly package, inspect and ship product.
Ability to read and follow basic instructions.
Ability to understand and implement quality procedures.
Math and handwriting skills required and the ability to correctly complete all documentation.
Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
Pay close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and to recognize and help resolve problems.
Ability to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

Lift, move, sort or place pallets, boxes and items from bin locations to staging areas, build areas, pallets or crates.
Securely band and/or wrap pallets and crates in a timely and accurate fashion.
Load outgoing shipments on trucks daily.
Compare data sheet to the picking ticket and accurately record information.
Ensure inventory and labeling accuracy for packing, palletizing, and shipping.
Compare information and counts, weights or measures items for outgoing shipments to verify information against bill of lading or other records.
Match address labels to tags on cable and label correctly; determine if the cable needs a UL label and attach accordingly.
Process small packages through Fed Ex and UPS software.
Assist in daily team projects as needed; actively participate in quarterly inventories.
Use wireless RF device or desktop computer.
Organize and stage outgoing freight for carriers to pick-up daily.
Communicate with other departments daily to solve problems.
Use good judgment to minimize mistakes of shipping orders to wrong customers.
Proper use of equipment, including but not limited to: sit-down forklift, 2-wheeled cart and pallet jack.