Shipper I

 SUMMARY

This position pulls and routes various types of product/material from stockroom to shipping dock.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following-

• Pull specified number of product for each addressee as indicated by instructions on sales orders. 
• Scan product and place in shipping carton.
• Weigh packages and affix shipping labels and packing lists to packages based on customer requirements.
• Accurately record information such as value for insured and c.o.d. packages.
• Address packages or compare addresses with records to verify accuracy.
• Ensure correct carrier and terms (prepaid, collect, third party) and accounts are used for shipments.
• Sort parcels for shipment, according to carrier or other classification, and place parcels in mail bags, on conveyor or on pallets.
• Keep accurate records of materials sent.
• Request and store materials to maintain stock.
• Load the UPS truck by handing the packages from the dock to the driver
• Comply with all standard safety practices, safety rules, and all Company rules and policies.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position will not have any supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to identify products/part numbers.
• Knowledge of postal or commercial shipping methods and procedures.
• Familiarity with various forms used by major freight carriers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Strong computer and data entry skills.
• Excellent communication, ability to work well with others. 
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. 
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail – there are many different requirements for different customers.
• Must be able to stand for full shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. 
• Must be able to operate a pallet jack.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as packing slips, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and sharp objects (knives). The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.