Packer/Shipper

Point Blank Enterprises•Lillington, NC

19h

About The Position

Job Duties  Reading pick tickets and accurately pull stock for packing finished goods and other materials for shipment to customers, vendors, etc.  Making boxes, filling boxes with product and needed filler, sealing boxes, and recording quantities and weights on Bill of Lading and/or pick tickets.  Transporting packed orders to shipping area.  Using special shipping materials when needed such as pallets, banding, shrink wrapping, and the like to ensure product will arrive to customer in proper condition.  Maintaining knowledge of products, models, and SKU numbers.  Maintaining knowledge of shipping options and vendors and using that knowledge in the company’s best interest.  Using parcel packaging when shipping equipment.  Receiving incoming freight in the form of parts, products, and raw materials.  Matching packing list to items received to assure correct quantity and specifications.  Inspecting incoming freight for damage in shipping and handling and notifying the Shipping Manager of damage if any has occurred.  Signing the Bill of Loading for incoming freight.  Completing receiver forms and submitting a copy to accounting and purchasing.  Safely using a forklift (if trained and evaluated) or a hand truck to move materials from the receiving area to the stock room.  Safely transporting products from the inspections area and place them on the proper storage rack or other designated areas.  Alerting the Shipping Manager to any problems creating shipping delays, including but not limited to supply needs, and assisting towards a resolution in order to keep shipments current and maintain schedules.  Preparing stencils and instructions for shipments.  Accurately checking products to be shipped against shipping orders to ensure the proper amounts and correct items are shipped.  Maintaining all necessary clerical records pertinent to the function.  Hand-counting and weighing items accurately as needed.  Assisting in loading and unloading of trucks.  Repairing, as able, any machine malfunction and report malfunction to the Shipping Manager and/or Production Manager.  Requesting quotes for overseas shipments from various shipping sources, such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.  Maintaining expert knowledge of the equipment used in the shipping area.  Perform errands (such as transporting items to post office, UPS, etc.) in a motor vehicle if required.  Use a computer to ship orders.  Maintaining knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).  Other duties as assigned by the Shipping Manager or Production Manager.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
2-3 years of shipping experience required.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Basic computer skills to effectively use various shipping programs.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to follow multiple directions, involving sequential tasks or otherwise, and to effectively prioritize tasks.
Ability to effectively delegate responsibility and to follow up on delegation with team members.
Ability to take the initiative and make prompt, sound decisions.
Ability to interface effectively and cooperatively with multiple departments.
Ability to commute to work.
Will be required to obtain forklift certification to operate forklift within the production facility.

Responsibilities

Reading pick tickets and accurately pull stock for packing finished goods and other materials for shipment to customers, vendors, etc.
Making boxes, filling boxes with product and needed filler, sealing boxes, and recording quantities and weights on Bill of Lading and/or pick tickets.
Transporting packed orders to shipping area.
Using special shipping materials when needed such as pallets, banding, shrink wrapping, and the like to ensure product will arrive to customer in proper condition.
Maintaining knowledge of products, models, and SKU numbers.
Maintaining knowledge of shipping options and vendors and using that knowledge in the company’s best interest.
Using parcel packaging when shipping equipment.
Receiving incoming freight in the form of parts, products, and raw materials.
Matching packing list to items received to assure correct quantity and specifications.
Inspecting incoming freight for damage in shipping and handling and notifying the Shipping Manager of damage if any has occurred.
Signing the Bill of Loading for incoming freight.
Completing receiver forms and submitting a copy to accounting and purchasing.
Safely using a forklift (if trained and evaluated) or a hand truck to move materials from the receiving area to the stock room.
Safely transporting products from the inspections area and place them on the proper storage rack or other designated areas.
Alerting the Shipping Manager to any problems creating shipping delays, including but not limited to supply needs, and assisting towards a resolution in order to keep shipments current and maintain schedules.
Preparing stencils and instructions for shipments.
Accurately checking products to be shipped against shipping orders to ensure the proper amounts and correct items are shipped.
Maintaining all necessary clerical records pertinent to the function.
Hand-counting and weighing items accurately as needed.
Assisting in loading and unloading of trucks.
Repairing, as able, any machine malfunction and report malfunction to the Shipping Manager and/or Production Manager.
Requesting quotes for overseas shipments from various shipping sources, such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.
Maintaining expert knowledge of the equipment used in the shipping area.
Perform errands (such as transporting items to post office, UPS, etc.) in a motor vehicle if required.
Use a computer to ship orders.
Maintaining knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Other duties as assigned by the Shipping Manager or Production Manager.