Shipping B

Position Summary:

The Shipping B Operator handles accurate fulfillment, assembly, and preparation of outbound customer orders in a fast-paced warehouse. Operating in compliance with Local 169 union guidelines and OSHA standards, this role utilizes material-handling machinery to pull stock, secure skids with wrap, and safely transport heavy products. The operator maintains inventory accuracy, documents order logs, returns unused items, and performs routine preventive maintenance and cleanliness checks on assigned equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain order pickers safely.
• Check machine/forklift water levels.
• Maintain order pickers cleanliness and water levels.
• Follow forklift OSHA standards.
• Pass OSHA written tests.
• Pass OSHA demonstration tests.
• Hold valid driver's license.

Delivery & Customer Excellence

• Pull assigned orders correctly.
• Assemble products onto skids.
• Label skidded products accurately.
• Wrap skidded products securely.
• Ship skidded products out.
• Record pulled orders correctly.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Keep general shop clean.

Quality & Inventory Management

• Put unused products back.
• Return items to locations.
• Count inventory products accurately.
• Write down order records.

Business Partnership

• Stay in good standing.
• Maintain Local 169 membership

Education and/or Experience:  

Required

• High school or GED required.
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must have present skill and ability to operate an order picker (Certified OSHA Order Picker Operator (Written & Practical))
• Lift up to 10 lbs, 2/3 of the time.
• Lift up to 20 lbs, 1/3-2/3 of the time.
• Lift up to 50 lbs 1/3 of the time.
• Lift over 50 lbs up to 1/3 of the time.

Preferred

• 1-2 years of prior experience working in a high-volume warehouse, distribution center, or industrial manufacturing facility.
• Proven track record of operating heavy material-handling machinery, specifically order pickers, cherry pickers, or reach trucks, within a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements and environmental regulations.
• Effective communication and coordination skills

Travel: None

Employee(s) Group/Department Supervised: None

Competencies/ Technical Skills:

• Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships with internal and external customers while consistently delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
• Drives Results: Achieves challenging goals through disciplined execution, accountability, and a strong sense of urgency.
• Learning Agility: Quickly learns new concepts, processes, and technologies while effectively adapting to changing business needs and priorities.
• Adaptability: Remains effective under pressure, responds constructively to change, and successfully navigates ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Uses data, critical thinking, and sound judgment to solve daily shipping problems that arise
• Communication: Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of results, holds self and others accountable, and follows through on commitments.
• Integrity & Trust: Demonstrates honesty, professionalism, and ethical leadership while building credibility and trust throughout the organization.

Work Conditions:

This position operates in both office and manufacturing environments.

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment, forklifts, and warehouse traffic.
• Exposure to varying temperatures and manufacturing conditions.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.
• Moderate to high noise levels are common in production areas.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout manufacturing and warehouse environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to visually inspect products, equipment, and work areas.

About Us

Gibraltar Building Products is a leading North American building products manufacturer, with several manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada. As the top supplier in the residential roof ventilation, drainage and roofing accessories markets, Gibraltar Building Products has extensive scale, top brands such as AirVent, Amerimax, Appleton Supply, Architectural Mailboxes, Award Metals, Berger, DOT Metals, Flamco, Florence, NorWesCo, Nu-Ray Metals, Millenium Metals, Quality Aluminum Products, SBC Supply, Southeastern Metals and Verde. Our portfolio of Brands can be found in the nation's largest home center retailers and building product distributors. Gibraltar Building Products is a segment of Gibraltar Industries, Inc (Nasdaq: Rock) a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the Residential, Agtech, and Infrastructure markets. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

Disclaimer 

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.