Shipping

Job Description: Audit work orders to ensure quality and production requirements have been met Make decisions on the best methods for packaging various customized materials Package finished materials safely and securely to prevent damage in transit Utilize a computer to generate shipping labels and packing slips for each shipment (e.g. UPS, FedEx, and DHL systems) Consolidate and band skids for shipping of finished products Lift and manually transport materials and packages to designated skids and carts Coordinate with shipping manager and outbound freight handler for outbound freight scheduling Make informed decisions to overship or undership Create new skids for customers as necessary Prepare surplus items for return to stock Required Knowledge and Skills: Basic computer operations skills Basic understanding of PC operations (e.g. web page, drop down box, printing, etc.) Ability to read a work order Advanced understanding of UPS, FedEx, and DHL systems for creating shipments, generating labels/slips, and tracking shipments Have an understanding of customer logistics requirements Ability to think critically about shipment decisions and their consequences 1-2 years of logistics experience is preferred Physical Requirements: Requires frequent standing and walking for eight or more hours per day Requires frequent reaching and the use of arms for wrapping and packing finished goods Requires frequent bending and squatting Ability to repeatedly lift materials and packages (up to 50 pounds) from the ground, carts, and forklifts Ability to work in an environment without a controlled temperature