Job Description

The Shipping Specialist will perform safe and efficient picking, preparation, packaging, and transportation of products for customer shipments. Reference packing list/bill of lading to verify the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments and orders, and document damages and discrepancies for future reimbursement and reconciliation.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Safely, expeditiously, and accurately transport products by,
  1. Using material handling equipment (e.g. forklift and/or pallet jack) to move materials and shipments to and from workstations and shipping area.
  2. Loading and unloading materials onto or from trucks, pallets, trays, racks, and shelves; assist outside truckers to properly load cargo.
• Accurately examine job packet, order information, and shipping documents to ensure:
  1. Items are prepped properly for cargo through inspection, weighing, measuring, and counting.
  2. Parts for shipment are securely stored using a variety of different types of packaging and packaging machines.
  3. Package contents are verified, complete and meet company quality standards.
  4. Count and part numbers of items are verified prior to packaging.
  5. Incoming and outgoing freight is verified and documented against packing list/bills of lading.
  6. Incoming and outgoing warehouse parts are subject to a visual quality check.
• Efficiently build pallets and crates using hand and power tools as needed for specific orders ensuring wrap and labels for packages are correct as indicated on the work order.
• Accurately maintain inventory levels by transferring and transacting products in real time using the bar code scanning system.
• Ensure timely communication with the Warehouse Supervisor to advise of status changes that affect order commitments.
• Properly operate fork trucks, overhead crane, electric pallet jack and other industrial vehicles, as needed, and adhere to training requirements to ensure a safe working environment and uncompromised materials/products.
• Assist with shipping/storage projects as directed, including but not limited to, performing bench and floor work, setting up and/or adjusting fixture equipment, completing workorder kits, and performing cycle counts and inventory management tasks.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) / Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), plus one (1) year in a manufacturing warehouse or shipping environment, preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experiences.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.
• Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions. Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders, policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Computer/Applications Skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to operate electronic weight, printing and computing equipment including bar code scanners.
• Core Business Skills. Ability to work independently and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. Ability to perform mathematical skills in the form of measurement and other work material calculations utilizing a calculator.
• Technical Skills. Ability to use hoists, and various hand and power tools such as band and circular saws, weigh scales, foam generating equipment and banding equipment. Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints. Ability to obtain licensing/certification to operate forklift, or other equipment as needed. Ability to complete NYS Hazmat DOT training.

Physical/Sensory Requirements
The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk, hear, and see and effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, using stairs, bending, reaching and repetitive hand movements to build and move shipping containers. The Team Member must frequently lift and/or move items up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Team Members performing this job must be able to wear protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and a respirator as needed.

Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts such as overhead cranes, vibration and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Additional Information

The minimum and maximum hourly range for this full-time position is $20.05 - $25.69 + benefits.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in this posted role reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits.

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$20.05 - $25.69 / hourly

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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