Shipper

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.