Job Description

This role is responsible for preparing, packaging, documenting, and coordinating domestic and international shipments while ensuring compliance with company quality, safety, and customer requirements. This position plays a key role in supporting production schedules and customer satisfaction through efficient shipping operations.

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Pick, stage, package, and prepare materials, parts, and products for shipment according to production schedules and customer requirements.
• Review work orders, shipping notices, bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, and related documentation to prioritize and coordinate shipments.
• Verify quantities, weights, dimensions, and part numbers to ensure shipment accuracy.
• Determine appropriate shipping methods and carriers based on destination, customer requirements, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Process domestic and international shipments using shipping software, including UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, and other carrier systems as required.
• Generate and apply shipping labels, packing slips, customs documentation, and related shipping records.
• Package products using appropriate materials and methods to ensure safe transport and delivery.
• Build, assemble, and repair shipping crates, pallets, and other shipping containers using wood and related materials.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the facility and shipping areas.
• Inspect outgoing shipments to ensure proper packaging, labeling, and compliance with customer and company requirements.
• Provide support and cross-functional coverage for shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse operations as needed.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and documentation in company systems.
• Follow all company safety policies, quality standards, and operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and scope of the position.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in shipping, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or related operations preferred.
• Experience with domestic and international shipping processes is preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of shipping and carrier systems, including UPS WorldShip and FedEx shipping platforms.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

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

• Frequently required to stand and walk throughout the workday.
• Frequently required to use hands and arms to handle, grasp, reach, and manipulate materials and tools.
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and occasionally climb or balance.
• Frequently required to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently.
• May occasionally move heavier materials with assistance or mechanical lifting equipment.
• Must possess visual ability sufficient to inspect materials, read labels and shipping documents, and safely operate equipment.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment and powered industrial vehicles.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Noise levels are generally moderate and may occasionally be high in manufacturing areas.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bekum America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Additional Information

Bekum America Corporation offers a total compensation package that emphasizes the health and wellbeing of our diverse workforce, and encourages work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits suite aligns with our belief that people are at the center of our success and should be valued as such.

Bekum America offers full medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, tuition assistance, paid holidays, competitive vacation package, 401 (K) with company match and profit sharing, increases tied to performance, and a path for continued training and development.

Bekum America Corporation reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

Your contact person for this position:

Amber Stein , HR Manager, (517) 655-7126, hr.bac@bekum.com>