Purpose of Position:

• Accurately select, prepare, and ship customer orders
• Maintain high standards of quality, productivity, and safety
• Operate material-handling equipment to support distribution functions
• Perform basic computer functions to process and document orders
• Ensure orders are completed accurately and on time
• Responsible for daily preparation of orders for shipment and completion of shipping forms, while ensuring quality and production expectations are met for accurate and on-time completion of customer orders 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy and on-time fulfilment
• Set up work area and obtain necessary equipment and materials
• Accurately select finished goods from stock using an Intermec handheld scanner and tablet
• Pack, seal, label, stencil, and prepare goods for shipment
• Complete required documentation, including packing/shipping forms, bills of lading, and UPS/FedEx records
• Load outgoing shipments and verify carton counts against bills of lading
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment as needed
• Unload incoming overseas shipment containers that are floor loaded and palletized
• Perform basic computer functions for order processing and record-keeping
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S standards
• Assist in other areas of distribution as assigned by the supervisor
• Follow all company safety guidelines and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Communicate clearly and professionally with co-workers and leaders
• Maintain punctuality for shift start times and breaks
• Possess reliable transportation to ensure consistent attendance
• Be available and willing to work overtime as business needs require 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• Basic verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to read and follow customer orders and shipping documents
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks efficiently within given instructions
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals)
• Must be willing to operate a pallet rider—will need to complete onsite training and pass certification
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous warehouse experience in an order fulfillment or shipping/receiving role
• Experience with inventory management systems or warehouse software
• Forklift certification or prior experience operating material-handling equipment
• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED

Physical Requirements: 

• Regularly bend, stoop, reach, twist, lift, push, and pull materials
• Frequently stand, walk, and lift items up to 70 lbs
• Ability to operate a pallet rider and forklift (after training/certification)
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.  
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Environment: 

• Warehouse setting with exposure to temperature changes, moving machinery, and loud noise
• Requires the use of PPE and adherence to all safety protocols