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Shipping Specialist

Harlan, IAOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$40,000–$50,000 /yrPosted 6 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • shipping
  • receiving
  • bills of lading
  • invoices
  • orders
  • shipping labels
  • shipping charges
  • inventory
  • shipping materials
  • supplies

Nice to have

  • forklift
  • overhead crane
  • crating
  • carpentry
  • export paperwork
  • SDS

Role summary

The Shipping Specialist is responsible for verifying and recording outgoing shipments, preparing items for shipment, and maintaining inventory of shipping materials. Key duties include comparing shipment information against records, determining shipment methods, affixing labels, assembling containers, and operating equipment to move shipments. This is a full-time, direct-hire position.

Shipping Specialist

(Full-Time, Direct-Hire position with Benefits, Competitive Compensation and more!)

The Shipping Specialist will verify and keeps records on outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Compares identifying information and counts weighs, or measures items of outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
  • Determines the method of shipment.
  • Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons.
  • Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
  • Insert items into containers.
  • Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
  • Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
  • Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
  • Maintains the inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
  • Operates tier lift truck or uses hand-truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
  • 1+ years of hands-on shipping and receiving experience
  • Forklift experience a plus, will train
  • Overhead crane experience a plus, will train
  • Experience with measurement devices a must
  • Crating or carpentry experience a plus, will train
  • Export paperwork experience at plus
  • Understanding SDS/Hazcom shipping regulations
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
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