Shipper

Axelon Services Corporation

Waltham, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28 Per Hour
SKILLS
Bar Code Scanners, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Freight Forwarding, High School Diploma, Lean Manufacturing, Mail Processing, Microsoft Office, Order Picking/Packing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping Documents, Shipping/Receiving, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Waltham, MA
POSTED
3 days ago

Summary:

  • Shift: Mon - Fri (08:00 AM - 05:00 PM [Lunch: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM])

Responsibilities:

  • Ship goods both domestic and international, as well as consolidating shipments.
  • Schedule shipments with Freight Forwarders.
  • Package and ship raw materials and finished goods in a timely and safe manner with various packaging techniques.
  • Perform shipping functions accurately, in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Pack and ship materials and be able to enter all required data in the system.
  • Provide tracking information to various personnel and customers upon request.
  • Regular use of scanners and barcode guns.
  • Process outgoing mail using the company mail center machine.
  • Follow detailed shipping procedures accurately and efficiently.
  • Participate in the company’s Lean and Continuous Improvement programs.
  • Interact with members of the Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Finished Goods Departments.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum of 1 year customer service-related experience preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years related shipping experience preferred.
  • Experience with shipping goods both domestic and international, as well as familiarity with consolidating shipments.
  • Knowledge and experience processing shipments using various shipping software and systems such as UPS WorldShip, Fed-Ex Ship Manager, and DHL Easy Ship Professional.
  • Experience with (A.E.S.) Automated Export System.
  • Experience with generating shipping documentation such as airway bills, Shippers Export Declarations, and Shippers Letter of Instruction for domestic and international shipments.
  • Experience or training in hazardous materials shipping (i.e. Lithium-Ion batteries) preferred.
  • Experience working with various databases.
  • Knowledge and experience with U.S. export shipment regulations.

Preferred Skills:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and work closely with other team members.
  • Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
  • Knowledge in all areas of shipping functions.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Professional, upbeat attitude & punctuality are essential.
  • Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
  • Excellent attention to detail.

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Axelon Services Corporation