Shipping I

SHUR-CO•South Haven, MI

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate for the Shipping position will verify and keep records on outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment by performing the following duties. Shipping I – Entry Level Responsibilities: Shows ability to accurately count items, understand unit of measures Must be able to accurate read product orders. safely operate and become certified in both forklift and scissor lifts All U.S. invoicing duties-including (select for billing), printing of invoices, separating invoices, matching invoices to orders, distributing invoice copies for mailing and/or filing. Read computer files or gather records such as purchase orders, sales tickets, and charge slips, to compile needed data. Print packing list for orders shipped and generate back orders at time of original order shipment. Wrap and bundle tubing for orders as needed. Package parts as needed to fulfil the workorder Affix shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, and post weights and shipping charges, and affix postage, and bind containers with tape when required. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with personnel in other departments in order to ensure proper coordination of accounts receivable function. Compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measure items of incoming shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records. Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications. Make sure all packages have the correct amount of padding so that it is insurable through our carrier. Shipping II – Skilled Level Responsibilities: Must meet all level 1 requirements Determine method of shipment, prepare bills of lading and oversee and assist loading operations by tier lift truck or manually. Load/Unload branch trucks (flatbeds). Shipping III – Advanced Level Responsibilities: Must meet all level 1 requirements Must meet all level 2 requirements Comfortable giving direction and or leading Peers. Shows interest in learning additional skills. Shows good decision-making skills without supervision. Great people skills Shipping – Lead Position Responsibilities: Must meet all level 1 requirements Must meet all level 2 requirements Must meet all level 3 requirements Exhibits strong potential for advancement into a leadership role within the company. Possesses at least 4 of the below skills and has the ability to be trained/coached in further leadership skills. Skill set includes: Clear and Direct Communication: They consistently communicate instructions and information effectively, ensuring team clarity. Active Listening: They demonstrate openness to feedback and make efforts to incorporate suggestions, fostering continuous improvement. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: They think quickly and critically to resolve unexpected issues and make sound decisions under pressure. Technical Expertise: They possess a solid understanding of the manufacturing processes within their department, enabling them to provide informed guidance. Team Trust and Influence: They have built trust among their peers, which is essential for motivating and leading teams. Proactive Time Management: They manage their tasks efficiently and take initiative by seeking additional work when their responsibilities are complete. Safety Awareness: They consistently prioritize and promote a safe working environment. Quality Focus: They ensure that standards are consistently met, maintaining high product and process quality. Ability and willingness to cross train department employees and new employees. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attendance and dependability by consistently reporting to work on time and completing assigned tasks accurately. They must be able to maintain a clean and organized work environment, follow all company policies and procedures, and apply a high level of attention to detail and focus. The ability to work collaboratively with team members to support productivity and operational efficiency is also essential.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must be able to pass forklift certification test and drive a forklift.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attendance and dependability by consistently reporting to work on time and completing assigned tasks accurately.
They must be able to maintain a clean and organized work environment, follow all company policies and procedures, and apply a high level of attention to detail and focus.
The ability to work collaboratively with team members to support productivity and operational efficiency is also essential.

Responsibilities

Shows ability to accurately count items, understand unit of measures
Must be able to accurate read product orders.
safely operate and become certified in both forklift and scissor lifts
All U.S. invoicing duties-including (select for billing), printing of invoices, separating invoices, matching invoices to orders, distributing invoice copies for mailing and/or filing.
Read computer files or gather records such as purchase orders, sales tickets, and charge slips, to compile needed data.
Print packing list for orders shipped and generate back orders at time of original order shipment.
Wrap and bundle tubing for orders as needed.
Package parts as needed to fulfil the workorder
Affix shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, and post weights and shipping charges, and affix postage, and bind containers with tape when required.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with personnel in other departments in order to ensure proper coordination of accounts receivable function.
Compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measure items of incoming shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
Make sure all packages have the correct amount of padding so that it is insurable through our carrier.