Shipper

SUMMARY

Verifies, inspects, and keeps records of incoming & outgoing shipments. Performing inspection of incoming and outgoing products.

Verifies and completes packing lists, BOL and Computer-generated shipping documents, using Federal Express, UPS, XPO and broker electronic freight websites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Receiving Responsibility :

• Verifying, inspecting, and counting delivered items
• Unloading, sorting, and storing items in designated areas
• Processing receiving and returns computer transactions
• Tagging and labeling items according to departmental procedures
• Keeping dock area and outside unloading area clear of parts to ensure there is space for new incoming materials.
• Executes housekeeping functions, mopping, sweeping and emptying trash weekly to keep shipping, inspection and all aisleways clean and clear.
• Breaks down cardboard boxes for recycling.
• Follows written and oral instructions to perform tasks accurately.
• Other shop duties as needed or required
• Operates pallet jacket and hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from receiving and shipping to storage or work area.

Shipping Responsibility :

• Builds up to 20 wood crates for shipping equipment safely and secure to jobsites (up to 50% of the job is crating)
• Boxes equipment in standard box and / or affixed to pallet and boxed
• Determines best way to support product and ship
• Handles shipping of finished products and materials
• Examines outgoing products to ensure shipments meet specifications listed on packing list.
• Trains on oxygen cleaning requirements for equipment.
• Verifies the packing list to confirm all items to be packaged are correct and in good condition
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Utilizes UPS and Federal Express World Ship computerized management systems daily for shipments.
• Works with Bills of Lading (BOL) paperwork in handling job functions.
• Sets up dedicated loads with shipping companies.
• Drives sit-down propane forklift for shipping / receiving of crates and materials
• Loads and offloads crates, pipe, and materials from open and enclosed semitrailers
• Understands shipping terms of prepaid, third party and collect.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma, GED, or technical school; at least two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be able to :

• Utilize power tools and hand tools safely; saw, staple gun, screw gun, drill
• Read a tape measure
• Drive a forklift, certification required
• Count accurately for inventory purposes
• Use a computer
• Follow directions and work independently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds;

lift 50 pounds or more on occasion. Specific vision abilities is required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Last updated : 2024-06-21