Shipping Associate

Scribe OpCo dba Koozie Group•Red Wing, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Associate processes customer orders through the shipping system to ensure timely and accurate shipment. The role uses ProShip to select appropriate shipping methods, generate labels and packing lists, prepare end-of-day manifests, and transmit shipment data to UPS and FedEx. It also handles international shipment documentation, verifies package counts and quantities, stages orders according to their shipping status, and monitors orders that may be at risk of shipping late. The position is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, and works second shift Monday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Overtime on Friday afternoons may be needed. The listed pay is $18.00–$19.00 per hour, plus a $1.25-per-hour shift premium. The associate follows safety procedures, maintains an orderly work area, contributes to teamwork and process improvement, cross-trains, and may provide backup to warehouse and production teams.

Requirements

Three months or equivalent experience in inventory control is preferred.
Strong math, problem-solving, and organizational skills, and an understanding of materials flow are preferred.
Computer knowledge is required.
Ability to use an electronic counting scale, 2-wheel hand cart, computer, pallet jacks, and automatic shrink wrapper effectively and accurately.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continuously and occasionally up to 75 pounds, sometimes in difficult work positions.
Ability to perform the job with a high level of accuracy and follow standard procedures for completing order shipments.

Responsibilities

Understand shipping methods and departmental procedures, and prioritize work effectively.
Process orders through the ProShip shipping system using the proper shipping method.
Generate shipping labels and packing lists.
Run end-of-day manifests for accounting and electronically transmit data to UPS and FedEx.
Process orders promptly and accurately to meet customer ship dates and quality standards.
Verify package counts and quantities, and calculate total quantities shipped for accurate packing lists and billing.
Read and follow shipping instructions on manufacturing orders; investigate discrepancies in MacPac or seek clarification from the Traffic Specialist or Warehouse/Inventory Manager.
Process international shipments and prepare commercial invoices or other required documents.
Stage products for processing and separate “do not ship early,” “cred hold,” and “ready to go” orders.
Monitor “ship with” orders and investigate orders at risk of shipping late.
Identify expedited orders produced early and refer them to the Traffic Specialist to coordinate with Sales Service on whether to ship early and change the shipping method.
Perform duties safely using approved safety equipment and follow company safety policies.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
Participate in and support teamwork and continuous process improvement.
Cross-train and help other departments as business needs require.
Serve as backup to warehouse and production teams when needed.