What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Clerk position at Desert Tech?
If you like working with your hands and a passion for guns, then we have an amazing opportunity for you! You can get paid to do what other people do for fun. Your efforts will be valued, and Your strong work ethic will be rewarded! You’ll have a job that you’ll love to go to, with people you’ll enjoy being around while actually making a difference. Desert Tech is a great place for those that want a great work-life balance with our four-day work week (that’s right, three-day weekends!), with overtime available. There is a lot of room for growth and advancement, not just within this department, but within the company. Some of our other extremely nice benefits are paid holiday's, vacation time, our employee demo program, employee pricing, and if you choose to use it, our tuition reimbursement program is top notch. We employ an amazing team of dedicated workers with strong values and ethics.
Desert Tech is known in the Firearm Industry as one of the top leaders in manufacturing high quality and extremely accurate rifles. We strive to provide the best firearms and ammunition possible for military, law enforcement, and private gun owners. We are very passionate about the products we make and are extremely committed to being at the forefront in developing tomorrow's weapons technologies.
Meet the team @ https://deserttech.com/blog/part-of-a-team-careers-at-desert-tech/
Position Description:
As one of the final checkpoints between our company and our customers, the Shipping Clerk is a fundamental part of our company. They must ensure that all orders are processed and packaged correctly to uphold the high-quality standards our customers have come to expect.
The Shipping Clerk places products into containers / boxes and prepares them for shipment by weighing, labeling, and recording information about each package. Shippers must be thorough in their work. Attention to detail is key.
The Shipper is responsible for ensuring that all items are packaged in accordance to all compliance requirements including DOT, ATF, FFL, Hazmat and destination regulations. They must be able to use hand tools, adhesives, padding, and other packaging items to protect our products during shipping. The Shipper must keep a clean work area and observe all company safety standards.
To ensure success in this position you will need to perform to a high level of accuracy. Top candidates will be upstanding, organized, dependable and able to perform under pressure.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Pick and process orders in a secure manner according to pick tickets.
- Process orders through our inventory control system.
- Process and print shipping labels through applications (UPS, FedEx, USPS).
- Complying with OSHA and other safety regulations.
- Assisting in maintaining security of warehouse.
- Assist other team members when necessary.
- Maintains files of various reports related to shipping functions.
Minimum Requirements:
- HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work harmoniously with diverse range of people.
- Proficient with using packaging tools required for this position.
- Physically agile and dexterous, able to lift up to 65 lbs. when necessary.
- Proficient organizational skills.
- Dependable attendance record.
- Basic computer entry skills.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Must be highly self-motivated and able to work on own to complete tasks.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- HAZMAT Certification (49CFR/ICAO-IATA/IMDG,DOT) preferred but not required.
