Shipping Technician

Cardinal Glass Industries • Northfield, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for various shipping and receiving tasks in a manufacturing environment. The technician will load inventory onto trucks according to the shipping schedule, move materials using equipment like forklifts and Rico lifts, and maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse. Responsibilities include reading work orders, unloading and organizing incoming and outgoing shipments, and preparing items for transport. Accuracy in verifying shipment contents and maintaining records is crucial.

Requirements

• 18 years or older
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
• Effective problem solving and organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Read, write and understand standard and metric measurement units.
• Ability to operate and use hand tools, power tools and measuring instruments.
• Basic knowledge of computer software, including Windows/Word/Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Forklift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load inventory on truck per shipping schedule.
• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles by using equipment such as Forklifts and Rico Lifts.
• Clean and maintain warehouse including dumping dumpsters, and racks using brooms, shovels, sweeper, forklift and squeegee machine.
• Read work orders and receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Unload empty racks and stack them correctly in proper area.
• Unload and receive trucks containing glass, packaging materials, and other various items used in our process.
• Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
• Properly stack, organize, and maintain stock glass, packaging materials, and other various items used in our process.
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads with overhead crane.
• Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms.
• Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
• Rig or dismantle props or equipment, such as frames, using hand tools.
• Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Prepare items for shipment.
• Examine shipment contents and compare them with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
• Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
• Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.
• Record shipping information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed