Shipping Operator

Corsicana Bedding llc

Newington, CT

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Communication Skills, Corporate Law, Corporate Policies, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Forklift, Genetics, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Leadership, Legal, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Load Planning, Loading/Unloading, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Material Moving, Mathematics, Mobile Plant/Equipment, Multilingual, Pallet Jack, Physical Demands, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Shipments, Regulations, Regulatory Reports, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Team Player, Theater Production, Time Management, United States Citizen, Warehousing, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Newington, CT

POSTED

1 day ago

About the Job

Summary/Objective:

The Shipping Operator is responsible for shipping the correct product to the customer in a manner that meets or exceeds their expectations. Effective communication with drivers and internal teams is critical in this position. A high degree of attention to detail, initiative, and accuracy in documentation is very important in this role. The employee must possess the ability to make decisions based on established policies, and function with minimal supervision.

Essential Functions:

Reads customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed and/or shipped.
Moves materials and items from bagging area to shipping.
Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or carts based on stop order to be loaded onto the various trailers.
Marks materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisor.
Follows prescribed safety regulations as it relates to equipment operation and/or lifting techniques.
Demonstrates safe work practices; actively participates in and supports the EHS process.
Good Interpersonal Skills; must be able to work in and foster a team environment.
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates self-motivation, flexibility, and a high degree of initiative to work independently and with integrity.
Demonstrates an understanding of operating flow and material handling concepts and leverages problem-solving methodologies, a high degree of knowledge regarding warehouse placement, and staging complexity.
Demonstrates the ability to develop and execute plans.
Must successfully obtain lift truck and clamp truck certification within first 3 months in position; must become certified on other mobile equipment as needed to fulfill role expectations.
Collaborates with operations and logistics personnel in efforts to ensure proper materials are staged to meet production demands.
Updates and maintains incoming documentation in a disciplined manner ensuring accuracy and currency.
Inventories shipments as required; maintains storage and staging areas, including dock preparation.
Properly staging completed orders in the warehouse in a manner to assure easy retrieval for shipment and proper spacing according to established procedures; may move completed pallets from production area(s) to warehouse for processing.
Properly prepares load plans to ensure loads fit on trailers; loads trailers/trucks in a safe manner and within legal limits.
Works with the leadership team to prioritize deliveries.
Hold self and others to a high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, safe driving practices, appropriate PPE, etc.)
Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root causes.
Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities, and properly disposing of waste.
Operate, maintain, and inspect equipment to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, procedural reporting, and safety requirements.
Act in a manner consistent with company values and attitudes.
Wear personal protective equipment as required by law or company policy.
Other duties as assigned.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

The employee is often required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies:

Ability to understand and accurately apply basic math skills.
Ability to read and understand basic documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Attention to detail.
Ability to plan and organize, good time management skills.
Ability to retain information (e.g., policies, procedures) or find it as needed.
Problem solving ability.
Customer service oriented.
Cooperative, team oriented, patient, calm under pressure, and able to work independently.
Ability to function in fast-paced environment.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Work Environment:

The employee will generally be housed in a non-climate-controlled, well-lit environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

Employee must be required to lift up to 100 lbs and use proper lifting techniques including 2-man lift for heavy mattresses/materials

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full Time 40/hr.

Travel:

None.

Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED.
1-3 years' experience.
Bilingual preferred but not required.
Good communication skills.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable):

Sponsorship Not Available.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Corsicana Mattress Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Corsicana Mattress Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Corsicana Mattress Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Corsican Mattress Company employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Corsicana Bedding llc

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