Shipping Associate

Summary:We are looking for a self-motivated and professional Shipping Clerk to join our warehouse department. The Shipping Clerk isresponsible for preparing outgoing shipments. Their duties include organizing inventory for easy retrieval as new orders comein, reviewing outgoing shipment schedules to maintain productive operations, and documenting damage to inventory.If you are a hardworking individual who can complete tasks successfully with little to no supervision, then we are interested inyou. In this position, you will be responsible for picking & shipping orders, documenting orders, and storing merchandise. Inaddition to having excellent written and verbal communication skills, our ideal candidate must be able to lift up to 75lbs on acontinuous basis. You will also possess in-depth knowledge of various warehouse machinery and equipment such as palletjacks, scissor lifts, and forklifts.Primary Responsibilities:• Obtain and process product orders based on shipping backlog• Keep files of goods shipped by preparing regular shipping reports for managers• Utilize RF scanner to transfer materials from location to location• Handle issues arising in shipping or inventory handling• Trouble shoots shipping issues and work to solve them• Place merchandise in a warehouse or storage facility by packaging, lifting items as necessary, operating forklifts andpallet jacks for large goods• Keep warehouse and workstations clean and neat• Other Duties as assigned.Qualifications:• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.• A minimum of 5 years' experience in shipping, warehouse, or logistics roles• Experience with freight carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL, LTL freight)• Previous forklift experience/trainingKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Proven ability to multi-task, set project priorities, goals and objectives for self.QSF-06-04-01 F, Job Description• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, customers, and vendors.• Basic computer skills (email, spreadsheets, inventory systems)• Familiar with shipping software and ERP systems• Ability to prepare shipping documents (packing slips, bills of lading, invoices)• Knowledge of domestic and or international shipping proceduresPhysical Requirements:Essential functions of this job require the following physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use hands to grip or feel; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reachwith hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl• Vision and depth perception suitable for utilizing a computer, printer, phone, and keyboard• Manual dexterity suitable for use of utilizing a computer• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to work in an office setting• Ability to walk and/or climb 50% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation• Ability to sit at a computer for 50% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation• Ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds.Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters whileperforming the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.• Must be comfortable working in a warehouse environment to include moderate noise levels.• The working area is primarily in an open warehouse setting with reasonable lighting.• Availability to work overtime including weekends, public holidays and evenings.#KWA