Shipping Associate

CURRENTLY, WE ARE NOT HIRING THIS POSITION.

General Description:

The shipping associate is responsible for monitoring the merchandise leaving the company's warehouse. This could include creating shipping documents, such as invoices and purchase orders, and pulling inventory from the shelves. Once an order has been filled, you're responsible for monitoring each shipment to make sure that outgoing packages are packed correctly and accurately. You may then need to print shipping labels, schedule pick-ups, and ensure that each package has the proper postage. The company requires you to complete all of these tasks quickly enough to meet the company's production quotas. You will have to use a scale and, in some cases, a forklift to perform these job duties. The shipping associate will handle both initial shipping and any returns or replacements. When necessary they will cross train and participate in other aspects of the business, particularly on the production side.

Reports to: Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Print daily sales PO’s that are completed and ready for shipment
  • Prepare and print shipping labels corresponding to shipping needs
  • Assemble and fill boxes and other cartons with items that need to be shipped
  • Affix proper paperwork to each package in preparation for shipping
  • Processing orders based on the buyer’s preferred shipping system (e.g. USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.)
  • Contact carrier and schedule shipping for each package
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area and update supplies as needed
  • Help to maintain the cleanliness of the production floor, including but not limited to cleaning the associate lounge and the associate bathroom
  • Other duties as assigned

Key Skills

  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing dynamic
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Reading comprehension,
  • Critical thinking
  • Knowledge of MS Word and Excel
  • Multitasking to handle various orders at the same time
  • Paying attention to detail so that nothing slips through the cracks and causes problems or shipping delays
  • Handling numbers with ease, especially in terms of weight and box size

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

  • High school diploma/GED required
  • 1+ years experience in shipping and receiving
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