Job DescriptionJob Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Shipping Logistics Specialist is responsible for receiving and processing all inbound deliveries and outbound shipments accurately, efficiently, and timely; effectively communicating updates, issues, and delays. Working in a warehouse environment, the Shipping Logistics Specialists duties range from accessing data using the company ERP system, preparing shipments through parcel and freight shipping companies online, to matching and attaching corresponding paperwork, maintaining records, and routing products accordingly.
REPORTS TO
The Shipping Logistics Specialist directly reports to the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR POSITION
Education, Training, and/or Experience
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in shipping, logistics, distribution, or related field
- Forklift experience preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk
- Frequently required to climb ladders/stairs, twist, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, and reach
- Occasionally required to sit for extended periods of time
- Regularly required to lift, push, or pull up to 35 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
- Hearing level within normal/average range
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Ability to recall and follow oral directions
- Ability to process information and problem-solve accordingly
- Ability to self-start and work independently with minimal-to-no supervision
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Familiarity with computers and data entry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to use ERP system and various shipping profiles
- Ability to adapt while maintaining level-headedness in higher stress situations to meet deadlines
- Ability to operate tools and power tools to prepare shipments
- Ability to operate machinery including, but not limited to: forklifts, pallet bander, drill, pallet jack
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Handle all contents and packages with care
- Prepare and package orders for shipment using protective measures to prevent damage during transit
- Create shipping labels with accurate details, instruction, tracking and traceability
- Process orders and stage outgoing shipments for scheduled pickups
- Verify shipments and receive deliveries against purchase orders and pack slips
- Address defective or incorrect shipments immediately
- Communicate product arrival, changes, or delays in a timely manner
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with freight and external logistics vendors
- Monitor delivery bays
- Assist in loading and unloading trucks by hand or by using carts, hand trucks, or forklifts
- Route material to corresponding departments
- Organize and move warehouse inventory; shrink-wrap pallets
- Assemble wood and cardboard containers for shipment
- Maintain accurate shipping records
- Assist with inventory counts of raw and finished goods
- Analyze data to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Other duties as assigned
Management reserves the right to assign and/or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but does not limit team members nor the Company to the work identified above.