Shipping - Clerical, Shipping

Job Title

Outbound Associate

Department

Shipping

Reports To

Manager, Assistant Department

Position Overview
An outbound associate is responsible for ensuring products are shipped efficiently and accurately from the distribution center to customers.
Supervisory responsibilities

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

• Responsible for the verifying of orders, packaging, labeling, and shipment of products.
• Ensuring that all materials are loaded efficiently and safely onto the correct trucks and trailers, ready for delivery to customers.
• Updating and tracking inventory levels to ensure that stock is available to fill orders.
• Collaborating with other members of the warehouse team to ensure that inventory levels are maintained and that orders are fulfilled accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including sweeping and mopping floors, removing debris and clutter, and properly disposing of packaging materials.
• Communicating with suppliers, vendors, and shipping companies to coordinate delivery schedules and resolve any issues with shipments.
• Occasionally assisting with other warehouse tasks, such as picking and packing orders, conducting inventory counts, and preparing merchandise for shipment.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Basic knowledge of Warehouse organization procedures.
• Able to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Able to lift and move heavy merchandise items.
• Flexible schedule, including ability to work on weekends, as needed.
• Basic computer skills.

education and experience

• Previous experience with receiving functions including RF scanning preferred.
• Attention to detail and basic math skills are required.
• Accurate documentation and reporting skills are required.
• WMS experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Standing, walking, bending, squatting most of the time.
• Repetitive motions including pushing & pulling with hands most of the time.
• Frequently carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Seldom sitting or crawling.