Shipping Associate

## Description 1. Job Purpose/Summary: The Shipping Associate is responsible for picking and packing finished goods for shipment according to customer specification and packaging standards. 1. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: - Reads/packs pick list according to the work order. Must be capable of stacking parts on pallets, using banding equipment, using shrink wrap machine. - Scan all finished goods into ERP system. - Loads shipment on truck using a forklift or pallet jack. - Review and complete paperwork for trucking company, distributes paperwork accordingly. - Boxes small, finished products, rechecks the order, affixes labels, and loads for shipment. - Maintains an orderly shipping staging area. - Maintains good housekeeping, 5S and safety practices in work area. - Performs related duties as required. 1. Skills/Certifications: - Forklift certification preferred. 1. Minimum Education & Work Experience Required: - High school or GED diploma. - 1-3 years’ work experience in a shipping/receiving environment. - Computer literate. 1. Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. 1. Supervisory Responsibility & Budget Accountability: - Accountable for the accuracy of finished goods shipped, the integrity of its packaging and presentation to the customer. - Moderate responsibility for the safety of others. - The job is performed in a manufacturing environment where dust and noise are prevalent. 1. Other Comments: - Works with computer/tablet, pallet jack, crane, shrink wrap machine, banding equipment, power tools and hand tools. - Uses independent judgement and discretion based upon the employee’s experience in the position and knowledge of the products, equipment, and services. - Moderate levels of stress may be experienced in the performance of the job. - Position is performed in a high traffic warehouse environment (non-conditioned) where the environment may contain heat, dust, noise, smells from warehouse operations and hazardous machining equipment.