Shipping Specialist - Packer

Fenner Precision Polymers•Manheim, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on creating a customer-centric experience by accurately picking and pulling orders with a sense of urgency and a commitment to continuous improvement and safety. The schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday; 6:00 am - 4:30 pm. The Shipping Specialist role involves maintaining company values, adhering to safety procedures, maintaining a clean work environment, adapting to changes, promoting teamwork, and effectively communicating with colleagues. Responsibilities include operating and replenishing packaging equipment, using material handling equipment, utilizing wireless tablets and scanners for order picking, packing orders according to standards or customer specifications, securing pallets for LTL shipments, using shipping software, and assisting with cycle counts. There are opportunities for career progression through three levels of Shipping Specialists, with increasing responsibilities and expectations outlined for each level.

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.
2-3 years of related experience and/or training (for Shipping Specialist II).
At least 3-5 years related experience and/or training (for Shipping Specialist III).
Follow all safety procedures including lifting techniques and limits.
Report any safety incidents and/or moving violations.
Operate basic material handling equipment I.E. Tow Motor, pallet jack, powered walkie, shrink wrapper, banding equipment, dock plates, etc.
Use wireless tablets and scanners to pick orders.
Pack orders according to Fenner Standards and/or based on customer specifications.
Pack and properly secure pallets for Less Than Loaded (LTL) shipments.
Ability to ship and void shipments in shipping software.
Assist with cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy consistent with departmental goals.
Pack kits as required for shipment.
Maintain favorable attendance record.
Properly verify picked orders and resolve discrepancies to avoid errors prior to shipment.
Print, pull, pack and ship orders, as needed.
Process standard small parcel orders through system.
Create, and complete cycle counts.
Operate Company tow motor/reach truck/order picker safely, ensuring seat belt adherence and daily operator checks.
Properly process LTL shipments i.e. generate Bill of Lading (BOL), schedule pick up(s), and close out order in system.
Properly pack and process Hazmat shipments.
Properly process export orders in accordance with compliance regulations.
Process ASN’s as required.
Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions.
Attend required EHS training.
Wear the required PPE at all times.
Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations.
Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place.
STOP WORK when imminent danger is present.
Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.

Nice To Haves

Participate in Kaizen events and 5S programs in an effort to support our world class endeavor.
Contribute to our quality system through continuous improvement and with involvement in other waste eliminating activities.
Train Shipping Specialists I and II in all necessary functions.
Fill in for Shipping Coordinator as needed.

Responsibilities

Maintain and promote Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors.
Follow all safety procedures including lifting techniques and limits.
Report any safety incidents and/or moving violations.
Find and print safety data sheet labels.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Adapt to change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities, as needed.
Promote departmental teamwork and inter-departmental teamwork.
Communicate effectively with co-workers and fellow employees.
Operate and replenish packaging equipment/machines.
Operate basic material handling equipment (e.g., Tow Motor, pallet jack, powered walkie, shrink wrapper, banding equipment, dock plates).
Use wireless tablets and scanners to pick orders.
Pack orders according to Fenner Standards and/or based on customer specifications.
Pack and properly secure pallets for Less Than Loaded (LTL) shipments.
Ship and void shipments in shipping software.
Assist with cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
Pack kits as required for shipment.
Maintain favorable attendance record.
Properly verify picked orders and resolve discrepancies to avoid errors prior to shipment.
Print, pull, pack and ship orders, as needed.
Process standard small parcel orders through system.
Create and complete cycle counts.
Operate Company tow motor/reach truck/order picker safely, ensuring seat belt adherence and daily operator checks.
Participate in Kaizen events and 5S programs.
Properly process LTL shipments (e.g., generate Bill of Lading (BOL), schedule pick up(s), and close out order in system).
Properly pack and process Hazmat shipments.
Properly process export orders in accordance with compliance regulations.
Train Shipping Specialists I and II in all necessary functions.
Process ASN’s as required.
Fill in for Shipping Coordinator as needed.