Experienced Shipping Professional

Plastic Printers•Hastings, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Plastic Printers, we've spent more than 30 years delivering custom products to businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Our shipping environment is fast-moving and detailed, with multiple carriers, shipping platforms, freight shipments, international orders, and unique customer-specific requirements. We're looking for a highly experienced Shipping & Logistics Professional who has developed exceptional shipping skills through years of hands-on experience. This position is specifically intended for an experienced shipping professional with a minimum of 5 years of solid, directly comparable professional shipping experience. We absolutely encourage candidates earlier in their careers to apply to Plastic Printers-we have other opportunities for individuals developing their skills and experience. However, please do not apply for this particular position if you do not meet the minimum 5-year shipping experience requirement. For this opening, we need someone who can bring established shipping expertise from day one-someone who has personally handled complex, high-volume shipping across multiple carriers, shipping platforms, service levels, freight, and domestic and international shipments.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of directly relevant, professional shipping experience - REQUIRED
Extensive hands-on experience executing high-volume shipping
Strong working experience with UPS WorldShip, ShipStation, FedEx, and/or comparable shipping platforms
Demonstrated experience executing domestic and international shipments and documentation
Experience working across multiple carriers, service levels, and shipping methods
Experience coordinating Freight/LTL shipments
Strong knowledge of shipping documentation, carrier requirements, packaging, labels, tracking, and delivery processes
Hands-on experience with packaging, label printing, palletizing, and shrink-wrapping
Demonstrated ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve shipping and delivery problems
Ability to successfully manage multiple shipments, deadlines, carrier cutoffs, priorities, and interruptions simultaneously
Ability to mentor others and help ensure established shipping processes are understood and executed accurately
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through
Forklift experience or ability to become certified
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain active throughout the workday
Reliable ability to work on-site Monday through Friday

Nice To Haves

Warehouse & Inventory Experience - Preferred
Experience with warehouse and inventory management is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Personally execute daily shipping while helping ensure shipments are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time
Process high-volume domestic and international shipments, including required documentation
Work confidently across multiple shipping and carrier platforms, including UPS WorldShip, ShipStation, FedEx, and comparable systems
Determine the appropriate carrier, service level, packaging, and shipping method based on each shipment's requirements
Coordinate Freight/LTL shipments, including scheduling pickups, preparing freight and documentation, communicating with carriers, and tracking delivery
Execute customer-specific shipping requirements including blind shipping, Plastic Printers branded packaging, customer-provided packaging, custom labels, third-party shipping accounts, and special instructions
Perform and ensure accurate packaging, label printing, palletizing, shrink-wrapping, and custom packaging
Verify addresses, quantities, documentation, labels, packaging, service levels, tracking, and customer-specific requirements
Troubleshoot and resolve tracking issues, address problems, carrier discrepancies, damaged or lost shipments, missed pickups, and delivery exceptions
Manage multiple shipments, deadlines, carrier cutoffs, and changing production priorities simultaneously
Help establish and maintain accurate, repeatable shipping processes and procedures
Mentor less-experienced team members, sharing knowledge and reinforcing proper shipping procedures, accuracy, and attention to detail
Work across Production, Fulfillment, Customer Service, and other departments to anticipate needs and keep shipments moving
Identify opportunities to improve shipping methods, packaging, carrier utilization, costs, accuracy, and efficiency
Receiving and verifying incoming materials and supplies
Inventory organization, accuracy, and material availability
Warehouse storage, staging, and material flow
Maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and efficient warehouse
Waste and recycling coordination and general warehouse needs
Grounds/property needs and upkeep
Event setup and teardown
Identifying opportunities to improve warehouse organization, inventory practices, and workflow