Shipping Clerk (1st Shift)

Talent Acquisition Team • Caledonia, MI

2d

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk picks, packs, and ships products accurately and efficiently, meeting established productivity and quality goals. The role supports shipments of products produced for or destined for sale to customers. The employee reports product quality concerns, maintains a clean and organized 5S work area, and proactively solves problems within their work area. The position also involves safely operating powered industrial trucks (PITs), pallet jacks, and other heavy equipment; completing daily PIT safety checks; attending required safety training; and wearing PPE in designated areas.

The role requires obtaining a PIT license, including passing written and driving tests, and operating the specified machinery safely. Physical requirements include frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 75 pounds, as well as the ability to operate at heights above 10 feet. The employer notes that physical requirements do not automatically preclude consideration and will be assessed individually, including whether the duties can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and states that it celebrates employee differences regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Ability to perform basic to intermediate mathematical operations as part of daily work.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Ability to navigate Microsoft Office programs without assistance.
• Must obtain a PIT license and pass the required written and driving tests.
• Must be able to safely operate machinery such as a V-Mast Forklift, Power Jack, Joey, Order Picker, Reach Truck, and Tugger/Pack Mule.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Normal or corrected vision, including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Valid driver's license or proof of a recent passing vision exam.
• Normal or corrected hearing abilities.
• Ability to operate at heights above 10 feet.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship products accurately and efficiently while meeting established productivity and quality goals.
• Support shipments of products produced for or destined for sale to customers.
• Report product quality concerns to a supervisor or team leader.
• Maintain a clean and organized 5S work environment.
• Safely operate powered industrial trucks, pallet jacks, and other heavy equipment.
• Attend required safety training and wear PPE in designated areas.
• Proactively solve problems within the work area.
• Understand and complete daily PIT safety checks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED