Do you wake up every morning wanting to make a difference in the world? If you can manufacture something that will literally change and enhance the lives of people throughout the world does it motivate you? Here at Modus Advanced we make custom components that go into innovative products that are impacting everyone from our Navy Seals and Troops to patients needing life saving medical devices and treatments. Everyday, we remain passionate and committed because what we do matters!
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Purpose of Position
The Shipping Assistant ensures production parts are accurately counted, packaged for protection, meets customer packaging and labeling requirements and are ready for shipping on order due date. This position is required to cross train on shipping duties such as ship Domestic and International freight shipments via UPS, FedEx, DHL, Yellow, OD freight and XPO freight as well as charge credit cards, create invoices and send email to customers. Responsibilities also include processing finished packaged order via Business Central ERP system (assembly process).
Principal Accountabilities
- Required to cross train on shipping duties such as ship Domestic and International freight shipments via UPS, FedEx, DHL, Yellow, OD freight and XPO freight
- Charge credit cards, create invoices and send email to customers.
- Process finished packaged order via Business Central ERP system (assembly process).
- Read and understand Traveler process.
- Use counting scale or hand count to ensure order is accurately filled.
- Choose or fabricate appropriate size box to protect product while minimizing waste.
- Inner packaging protected through plastic wrap or zip loc bags, and appropriate dunnage.
- Follow special instructions on traveler, sign as applicable
- Secure with appropriate dunnage and tape
- Create shipment on pallets, shrink-wrap and strapped
- Send customer emails regarding their orders
- Read and understand customer print (part Drawing)
- Print certs (C of C, Nafta, Manufacture)
- Print labels for customer orders
- Follow Quality Mangement System every time an order is packaged
- Load and unload shipments from freight trucks using forklift
- Adjust inventory on material as needed
- Stock check on materials as requested
- Physically build kit order for customer on special boxes
- Follow company safety policies and procedures for all equipment safety guidelines provided with each process.
- Quality Control - All parts that are processed are continuously examined for obvious defects, contamination and cleanliness, and unusual conditions.
- Maintain product identification throughout process
- Packaging must be designed to protect the parts during transit.
- Traveler notes/instructions must be adhered to.
Quantitative Data
- Daily shipping reports indicate when an order is due to ship.
- On-time shipping metrics measure performance to goal.
Organizational Structure
The Shipping Assistant is a direct report to Shipping Manager and may also take direction from the Shipping Team Leader.
Key Contacts
Shipping Manager and Shipping Lead, Quality Team, Manufacturing Team, Operations Manager
Knowledge & Skill Requirements
It is expected that the Shipping Assistant possess these critical skills through prior knowledge and/or Modus training:
- Previous experience in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Safe use of hand tools
- Knowledge of proper use of measuring tools/gauges and cutting tools.
- Excellent communication and basic math skills.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Maintain product identification throughout process
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Acute attention to detail
- Strong ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English
- Ability to communicate with customers as needed.
- Experience with MS Office 365
- Must be able to stand for extended hours
- Must have excellent eyesight (correction allowable)
- Ability to work with a team and independently as needed.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally more by team lift assistance.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
5S:
- Maintain an organized and clean work area, returning tools and supplies to appropriate locations.
Authority & Decision Making
All employees of Modus Advanced, Inc. are authorized to stop work that they suspect is of poor quality.
Job Environment
The Shipping Assistant position is located in the warehouse portion of the business. May be dusty, odorous, noisy, and subject to changing temperatures with outdoor weather.
The employee will adhere to all Quality Management System policies, procedures as well as 5S processes, and plant safety.
Modus Advanced Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Modus Advanced Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modus Advanced Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person