Freight Handler

2 Weeks PTO, 8 Holiday's and 3 Personal days after 90 Days

The ground-ship/freight packer will safely pack goods in shipping containers, develop mailing labels and shipping documents and ensure that all orders have been filled correctly .

Essential Functions

· Packs, examines and routes outgoing shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.

· Enter data about package and/or set up new customers in shipping system.

· Supports the shipment of goods produced to be used in, or to aid in the production/storage of, goods destined for sale to our customer base.

· Responsible for arranging for pick up by the carrier specified on the customer’s purchase order, which is conveyed to the shipping clerk by final inspection via the shipping instructions.

· Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.

· Responsible for keeping an adequate supply of shipping materials on hand at all times.

· Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.

Competencies

• Humility: Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance; putting the needs of another person before your own and thinking of others before yourself
• Results Orientation (Get It Done): Having a work ethic and a way of overcoming challenges and getting things done without making excuses; delivering on results and does what he/she says they will do
• Customer Focus: Meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers to achieve positive outcomes
• Decision Making & Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints and risks
• Technical Expertise: Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word; working knowledge of spreadsheets
• Communication: Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably, and actively seeking feedback non-defensively
• Professionalism: Dealing directly and forthrightly with people and problems, persisting to get the job done, and managing personal responses and stress
• Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to required – or higher - standards, and pitching in to get the job done.
• Quality Orientation: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Temperature is varied to the temperature outside due to open doors and garages.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items 50 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position during the first shift of the workday, normally Monday-Friday 10:00a – 6:30p.

Travel
No travel is expected for this position

Required Education and Experience

· Minimum of a high school education or GED equivalent

· Prior freight packing/shipping experience

· Familiarity with entering information into shipping systems, e.g., FedEx or UPS.

· Ability to read and write English

· Experience taking accurate measurements

AAP/EEO Statement

Olympia Chimney Supply, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scranton, PA 18505: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Required)
• Freight: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location