- Organizes, prioritizes, and processes LTL shipments for the facility. This includes setting up carries, printing pick lists, preparing shipping documents (labels, packing list, and bill of lading), and verifying LTL rate accuracy.
- Processes shipping related paperwork and ensure accuracy and appropriate timing of confirmations.
- Assists team as needed in daily warehouse management duties.
- Assists the team in cycle counting, inventory identification/location, and general management and organization of the shipping area.
- Drives a forklift on an as needed basis to provide backup and additional capacity to the shipping department.
- Prepares orders for shipment, including loading, organizing, and wrapping orders, ensuring accuracy and quality package.
- Handles receivables.
- Pulls parts for shipments as required.
- Packages products as required.
- Obtains weight and dimensions of product being shipped.
- Uses carrier websites to arrange for pickup and/or delivery of product.
- Maintains accurate inventory.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to determine freight costs
- Basic understanding of railway, dock, and warehouse procedures
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Understanding of hazardous materials regulations
- Finished goods and raw material product knowledge
- Organized and process driven. Able to stay ahead of shipping deadlines and customer expectations
- Reliable means of transportation required
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- State motor vehicle operators permit for operation of forklift highly preferred.
- Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.