Shipping Lift Op 2 - NC

Paragon Films Inc • Township of Taylorsville, NC

47d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Lift Operator role plays a vital part in the success of Paragon Films by properly loading customer shipments properly and accurately which ensures the customer receives an accurate, secure order. This role continues to learn and expand on departmental processes and procedures and begins to them into practice while still working closely with the Shipping Lead and Manager. The primary responsibility is to operate a forklift to ensure the complete the accurate staging of product and to load and unload trucks. This role must be knowledgeable in and follow all procedures needed to ensure the proper safe and efficient operations of their department. Position works under established guidelines and company policies.

Requirements

• Min 2 yrs relevant forklift experience with demonstrated proficiency and safety with success in passing Paragon Films internal certification process
• Ability to read and understand shipping documents and concepts
• Ability to understand weight and load capacity
• Ability to understand tasks associated loading/unloading trucks
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement while adapting to fast paced environment and rapid changes. Able to juggle multiple tasks and handle unexpected delays or events while maintaining constant attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills combined with good problem-solving skills
• Practice and promote teamwork within our organization
• High level of dependability regarding attendance and punctuality with the ability to be on call as need for maintenance issues
• Understanding and ability to communicate using the English language in both written and spoken form or willingness to take ESL classes
• Basic computer skills with proficiency or ability to learn ERP systems and carrier software
• Basic mathematic skills
• Ability to use hands including fingers to hold, touch, see, feel, grip, squeeze, push, pull
• Ability to perform pushing, pulling, forward exertion on a regular basis
• Ability to have overhead extension with arms on a regular basis
• Ability to use enhanced levels of manual dexterity with arms and hands to operate industrial power tools occasionally.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously on concrete floor for 12-hour shifts
• Ability stand, crouch, stoop, bend and squat frequently
• Ability to kneel occasionally
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally
• Ability to twist at the hip and waist area on a regular basis
• Ability to rotate neck to look backwards, up, down and sideways on a regular basis
• Ability to work on elevated platforms
• Ability to climb on uneven surfaces occasionally.
• Ability to regularly lift and or move 45-55 lbs.
• Ability to must occasionally lift and or move up to 65lbs
• Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over paging system
• Ability to meet requirements of and utilize all PPE when required

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Trains to be able to work with an ERP system on the computer to pull and print pick sheets, packing slips, bills of lading, shipping labels, shipment grid and material status, order status and other Shipping Department documents
• Safely and effectively operates a forklift in a warehouse environment with small spaces, loads accurately and efficiently balanced truckloads with minimal supervision
• Works to accurately pick and ship sample orders using the ERP system and the freight carrier system with minimal supervision: assists in Samples area as needed
• Collects and organizes pick sheets from the shipping office and use them to pick and stage product based upon carrier and shipment number, verifies staged product, labels for shipment and scans and loads trucks as directed by Shipping Lead or Management
• Reports any discrepancies in inventory levels or skids scheduled for shipment to the Shipping Lead or Management for corrective action
• Safely and efficiently unloads inbound trucks, accurately verifies counts and product for inbound shipments comparing received products with the packing slip, noting any discrepancies or damaged items, sign and date delivery receipt, notifying management of any damage or discrepancies, submitting receipts to shipping office for processing, stages and put away inbound product as required
• Trains on performing tasks related to checking inventory levels in the ERP, accurately assists in counts of assigned materials and product, assists in all inventory audits, including weekly raw material audits and month end inventories
• Trains and begins to gain understanding of the scanning process for finished goods as well as how to locate products within the warehouse
• Assist in all phases of housekeeping of the facility and maintain a neat and orderly work area

What This Job Offers

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