Responsibilities:

• Communicates with the Logistics Coordinator and Material Handlers to monitor shipping schedules
• Verify every shipment has all required parts and in the correct quantities
• Communicate backlogged parts orders to Logistics Coordinator
• Process UPS shipments and print/apply appropriate shipping labels
• Provide weights and dimensions on freight shipments to the Logistics Coordinator, and label all packages appropriately prior to shipment
• Operate forklift and overhead crane and use both to load freight shipments onto carrier trucks
• Provide shipping quotes to Customer Service (weights, dimensions, number of packages, etc.)
• Serve as back-up for Receiving Clerk as required
• Assist in loading and unloading of parts, equipment, etc.
• Design and build custom-sized crates as needed
• Organize storage of crating/boxing materials (especially used roller crates -- making sure crates are stored to stay in good condition, scrapping old crates, keeping storage area neat)
• Maintain adequate supply of on-hand supply of shipping materials (wood, cardboard, pre-fab crates/boxes, packing material, etc.)
• Prepare equipment for shipment
• Follow documented work procedures for preparing shipments
• Pull parts from Inventory Cage when necessary
• Keep work area clean, safe, and orderly

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Capable of becoming proficient at building wooden crates
• Capable of passing Laitram Forklift Training certification.
• Capable of becoming proficient with software we use (MAPICS, Sharepoint, etc.)
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Self-managed; team player.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to work overtime/Saturday’s when needed
• Must be able to perform the essential job requirements identified in the Functional Job Description for this position, including the ability to lift and move 47 lbs

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in shipping/receiving
• Experience in carpentry for building custom size crates
• Forklift experience
• Overhead Crane experience
• Experience with computer software (MAPICS, Sharepoint, etc.)
• Experience with loading and unloading equipment onto trucks