Shipping Associate
About The Position
The Shipping Associate accurately and efficiently prepares, processes, and coordinates customer shipments to meet delivery requirements. This position inspects products for correct part numbers, components, packaging, and quality; prepares bills of lading, air freight documents, and carrier paperwork; operates shipping systems, scanners, and material-handling equipment; and schedules carrier pickups as needed. The Shipping Associate works closely with department personnel to resolve discrepancies, maintain accurate logs and inventory records, and ensure all shipments are completed according to established work instructions, safety standards, and customer requirements. This position also maintains a clean and organized work area and performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required
- Experience in a manufacturing, shipping or logistics environment
- Basics computer skills and proficiency with shipping software and MS Office Suite
- Knowledge of using scanners and label-generating software
- Knowledge of safety and hazardous material handling
- Knowledge of inventory practices
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work with tact and professionalism
- Must be self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating material handling equipment (forklifts and pallet jacks) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Accurately and efficiently prepares, processes, and coordinates customer shipments to meet delivery requirements.
- Inspects products for correct part numbers, components, packaging, and quality.
- Prepares bills of lading, air freight documents, and carrier paperwork.
- Operates shipping systems, scanners, and material-handling equipment.
- Schedules carrier pickups as needed.
- Works closely with department personnel to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintains accurate logs and inventory records.
- Ensures all shipments are completed according to established work instructions, safety standards, and customer requirements.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Company paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees and family members
- Voluntary supplemental accident insurance for employees and family members
- Flexible spending account
- 401K retirement savings with an employer match
- Traditional pension plan
- Paid time off for vacation and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
