Shipping Operator

Shipping

Starting Pay: $19.05 an hour (2nd Shift will get $1.50 shift premium)

Once trained will move to $21.70 an hour (2nd Shift will get $1.50 shift premium)

1st Shift Hours: 6:30am-5:00pm

2nd Shift Hours: 5:00pm-3:30am

Job Title:

Shipping / Receiving

Division/Dept:

Operations

Reports to:

Warehouse Supervisor

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Shipping associate is responsible for unloading packaged product off the line and properly stacking them on pallets; lifting freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights; safely operate heavy equipment; safely walk, reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat & kneel as necessary to perform the job duties. Properly stage, store and handle material in the appropriate areas and complete paperwork with attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive product, stack product correctly on pallet in a timely manner.
• Place material in proper storage locations and secure in accordance with safe storage, stacking, or palletizing methods.
• Ensure EVA WIP area is clean, organized and stocked appropriately.
• Safely operate forklift and warehouse equipment at all times.
• Ability to interface with and use computer, scanner, shipping software, as well as a random automatic case sealer.
• Able to work a flexible schedule and as many as 12 hours in a day, including any of the shifts (day, evening, night and weekend).
• Prompt daily attendance at assigned work location.
• Requires skill and ability to work in the warehouse, storing/ pulling and checking in material.
• Locate and stage material for delivery by company truck or for pickup by customers.
• Consolidate, organize, and manage pallet storage on site. Stage and wrap Supplier boxes for return to the supplier.
• Periodically examine stored material and report any deterioration or damage.
• Maintain warehouse in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
• Able to lift extremely heavy in rare instances (up to 80 pounds), awkward products to store in or remove from the warehouse, or load and unload onto a truck.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Positive can-do attitude.
• Be able to successfully pass a Valid OSHA approved forklift certification (company training provided). Must be able to operate a forklift and hand jack.
• Experience operating a forklift preferred but not required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Plant, and outside environments on occasion.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Warehouse Supervisor.
• Interacts and partners regularly with other departments, vendors, and customers.