Basic Scope/Purpose: (The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.)
Create a customer focus by accurately picking/pulling orders while demonstrating a sense of urgency, a commitment to continuous improvement by meeting or exceeding expectations, and a commitment to safety by adhering to all company safety policies.
Principal Accountabilities: (The job’s essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Shipping Specialist / General Skills
- Maintain and promote Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors at all times.
- Follow all safety procedures including lifting techniques and limits.
- Required to report any safety incidents and/or moving violations.
- Find and print safety data sheet labels.
- Maintain a clean work environment.
- Adapt to change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
- Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities, as needed.
- Promote departmental teamwork and inter-departmental teamwork.
- Communicate effectively with co-workers and fellow employees.
- Operate and replenish packaging equipment/machines.
- Operate basic material handling equipment I.E. Tow Motor, pallet jack, powered walkie, shrink wrapper, banding equipment, dock plates, etc.
- Use wireless tablets and scanners to pick orders.
- Pack orders according to Fenner Standards and/or based on customer specifications.
- Pack and properly secure pallets for Less Than Loaded (LTL) shipments.
- Ability to ship and void shipments in shipping software.
- Assist with cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy consistent with departmental goals.
- Pack kits as required for shipment.
- Maintain favorable attendance record.
Shipping Specialist I
- Perform all General skills.
- Properly verify picked orders and resolve discrepancies to avoid errors prior to shipment
- Print, pull, pack and ship orders, as needed.
- Process standard small parcel orders through system.
Create, and complete cycle counts.
- Operate Company tow motor/reach truck/order picker safely, ensuring seat belt adherence and daily operator checks.
- Participate in Kaizen events and 5S programs in an effort to support our world class endeavor.
Shipping Specialist II
- Perform all General and Level I skills
- Contribute to our quality system through continuous improvement and with involvement in other waste eliminating activities.
- Properly process LTL shipments i.e. generate Bill of Lading (BOL), schedule pick up(s), and close out order in system.
- Properly pack and process Hazmat shipments.
Shipping Specialist III
- Perform all General and Level I & Level II skills.
- Properly process export orders in accordance with compliance regulations.
- Train Shipping Specialists I and II in all necessary functions.
- Process ASN’s as required.
- Fill in for Shipping Coordinator as needed.
Career Progression Opportunities: (example: junior or senior levels)
- There are 3 levels of shipping specialists that associates can advance to. Expectations are outlined above.
Education and/or Relative Experience: (The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)(Also show level of education needed for Career Progression)
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
– 2-3 years of related experience and/or training.
- At least 3-5 years related experience and or/training.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (The licenses, certificates or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.)
· None Required
Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities: (The level of safety accountability needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.
· Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions
- Attend required EHS training
- Wear the required PPE at all times
- Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
- Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
- Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.
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