SUMMARY The Shipping & Container Specialist is the backbone of the logistics department, ensuring that goods move from the warehouse to the customer’s door accurately, safely, and on time. The Shipping & Container Specialist plays a vital, hands-on role in balancing daily shipping workflows with specialized container logistics. Serving as a reliable anchor on the floor, this individual is responsible for the end-to-end physical handling and digital transaction tracking of sea/rail containers. This role requires an active forklift certification, an "all-over" adaptability to support multiple warehouse functions as needed, and strict ownership over the cleanliness and organization of the shipping area. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and possesses a strong understanding of logistics and supply chain procedures while maintaining a positive, safe, and clean work environment. - Full time
- $20.00 per hour depending on experience
- Medical, dental, vision benefits + company paid life insurance
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS - High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
KNOWLEDGE - 1-3 years in warehouse, shipping, or logistics operations
- Proficiency in shipping software and MS Excel
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
REQUIRED ABILITIES - Act independently
- Analyze situations
- Attend to details
- Communicate verbally
- Identify problems
- Motivate self
- Multi-task
- Organize
- Problem-solve
- Think creatively
REQUIRED SKILLS - Forklift Operation: Safely and efficiently operate forklift equipment to support all-over warehouse needs, container management, and daily freight staging.
- Actively listen to fully understand circumstances
- Collaborate with others to maximize innovation and effectiveness
- Consider multiple costs and benefits when problem solving to arrive at most effective decision
- Focus on details to reduce errors and increase efficiency
- Manage time effectively to ensure all work is completed timely and effectively
- Organize work to maximize productivity
- Plan work projects to ensure efficiency
- Use empathy to understand the point of view of others
- Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
- Resolve issues using conflict management skills
- Manage multiple priorities and demands within established requirements
REPORTS TO Warehouse Manager ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: RECEIVING AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - Perform all incoming receiving functions: unload shipments, inspect for damage/quantity discrepancies, and verify against purchase orders and packing slips.
- Accurately record inventory transactions in the system.
- Maintain bin organization, labeling, and integrity.
- Execute cycle counts to ensure high levels of inventory accuracy.
LOGISTICS AND FULLFILLMENT - Support outbound shipping operations: pick, pack, and label products according to company standards for timely dispatch.
- Coordinate with logistics carriers for pickups and ensure all shipping documentation (bills of lading, packing lists) is complete and accurate.
ASSEMBLY AND KITTING - Actively assist in assembly kitting processes to support production needs.
- Ensure all necessary components are staged for efficient assembly.
GENERAL WAREHOUSE SUPPORT - Provide general warehouse operational support to maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
- Ability to lift/move heavy items as required by standard warehouse operations.
- Clean up of Warehouse as needed
- All other duties assigned
EQUIPMENT - Hand Tools
- Hi-Lo
- Baler
- Pallet Wrapper
- Pallet Jacks
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND DEMANDS - This position is active and requires routine movement through the Wixom facility
- Prolonged times walking and standing
- Periodic kneeling, bending and reaching
- The employee may lift items over 25 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - Indoor environment
- Exposure to chemicals and irritants
Disclaimer This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor or manager to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. All principle duties and responsibilities of this position are essential functions of the position. Job descriptions are reviewed on a regular basis and may be revised at any time. Revisions will be communicated to employees within the classification. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment; therefore, the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.
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