SHIPPING ASSOCIATE

Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; building crates; packing boxes; load trucks for delivery. Maintain excellent service by following organization standards of quality, and national standards of shipping best-practices. Performs repetitive operations

• Perform shipping functions to pack and ship final products, using hand or power tools, in order to meet daily shipping objectives.
• Perform a wide array of carpenter-related skills and tasks to properly and timely pack final products and ship items securely and effectively to minimize breakage.
• Fill all customer orders with accuracy and timeliness.
• Document, record, and photograph final shipment contents and quality prior to loading it on trucks.
• Coordinate with all departments to fulfill specific and ongoing inventory and shipping needs.
• Build and wrap pallets for secure shipment and/or storage.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Lead, or Production Manager.
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, packing area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Required to follow all company Safety Rules and Procedures. (including but not limited to PPE)
• Required to maintain consistent and acceptable attendance according to the assigned schedule provided by the manager as well as the Team Member Handbook.
• Meet departmental goals and defined key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma/GED preferred. Less than high school education may be accepted.
• A minimum of 1+ years of experience in a distribution or warehousing environment with prior knowledge in packaging and shipping standards.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs required.
• Previous knowledge of tape measure, math and use of hand or power tools required.
• Experience using a forklift and pallet jack preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and complete a wide variety of carpentry and shipping tasks.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime and weekends required.
• Must have a reliable method of transportation to/from the facility.

• Strong quality orientation in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a task as well as handle multiple priorities and adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.
• Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand shipping documents in English.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to assist in a team lift in excess of 80 lbs of raw and finished materials.
• Ability to pull or push the Q-System non-driven trolleys to transport pre-cut and finished materials throughout the facility.
• Possesses the ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and well with teammates.