Shipping Specialist

Ethos•Harlan, IA

7d•$40,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Shipping Specialist verifies and maintains records on outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. The role involves checking shipment details against bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records; selecting shipping methods; packing and labeling items; and ensuring outgoing shipments meet specifications. The specialist also maintains shipping supplies and moves shipments between shipping and receiving areas, storage, or work areas using a tier lift truck or hand truck.

Requirements

At least 1 year of hands-on shipping and receiving experience.
Experience with measurement devices.
Understanding of SDS/Hazcom shipping regulations.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience; training is available.
Overhead crane experience; training is available.
Crating or carpentry experience; training is available.
Export paperwork experience.

Responsibilities

Compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measure outgoing items to verify details against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Determine the method of shipment.
Affix shipping labels to packed cartons or stencil shipping information on cartons.
Assemble wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers.
Insert items into containers.
Stamp, stencil, or glue identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
Post weights and shipping charges, and affix postage.
Examine outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.
Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Operate a tier lift truck or use a hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from the shipping and receiving platform to storage or work areas.