Shipper

ALKEGEN•Columbiana, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipper performs a wide variety of functions involving tow motors and forklifts to move goods through the correct shipping methods and deliver them to the correct customers in a timely manner. The role loads and unloads materials, pallets, and boxes; checks shipping information and labeling; and supports packing, tracking, shipping, and inventory organization. The materials serve industries including automotive, steel, and appliances. The position has no supervisory responsibilities, but it helps oversee facility inventory and ensure packaging and daily customer demands are met. The Shipper is expected to follow safety and quality procedures, maintain confidentiality, keep storage and work areas organized, and assist coworkers. Hours may vary, and additional hours may be required during the week or on weekends.

Requirements

Tow-motor experience is required.
High school graduation or equivalent is preferable.
Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to read and interpret packing slips, bills of lading, and other shipping instructions.
Ability to perform basic math, including weight measurement, counting, and use of a tape measure.
Ability to use common sense to follow simple one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with few or no variables.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required safety equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and steel-toed shoes.

Responsibilities

Follow safety requirements within the facility and on company grounds, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Understand product information, uses, and limitations for products within the facility.
Check tow-motor fluid levels and safety equipment before use; complete and submit vehicle checklists and report problems to Maintenance and the Supervisor.
Assist with unloading products from ovens.
Load and unload trucks according to shipping instructions or bills of lading.
Place incoming materials in the proper locations and unpack supplies when necessary.
Submit signed receivers and bills of lading to the office, following receiving and shipping work instructions.
Inspect, weigh, and verify labels on finished goods being shipped.
Use a forklift to move finished goods from the facility to shipping vehicles.
Keep aisles, stock areas, raw-material storage, and pallet racks orderly, labeled, stocked, and organized.
Assist with plant cleaning, including hauling trash to the dumpster or compactor daily.
Assist with packing, tracking, shipping, and organizing facility inventories.
Participate in training as needed on quality, safety, cleanliness, teamwork, and total quality management.
Maintain confidentiality regarding company products, business, trade secrets, and employee files or conduct.
May halt production when product nonconformities or potential safety issues arise.
Assist fellow employees, report unsafe working conditions or equipment, and participate in quality maintenance procedures.
May serve on the Safety Committee’s Board if appointed.