The purpose of the Shipping Associate is to sustain accurate inventory counts and justify discrepancies, audit inventory on a regular basis, keep an organized / clean warehouse, communicate to the shifts product locations, assist other departments when called upon, and train select personnel shipping procedures.
· Actively be a part of the Lean Initiatives through 5s and looking for ways to drive out waste within the company.
· Visually inspect all outgoing product for quality assurance prior to shipping.
· Inventory – Accurate inventory after each inbound and outbound shipment. Daily counts must match our computer systems inventory on a shift-to-shift basis.
· Audit inventory on a daily basis as directed by the Materials/Shipping Manager.
· Outbound and Inbound paperwork processed properly.
· Accurate records of inbound and outbound shipments. (Logs)
· Ability to read and write emails. Clear, concise communication whether verbal or written.
· Maintain a clean, organized warehouse at all times. (Empty garbage, sweep floors, change light bulbs, etc)
· Enforce the safety policies of the company; wheel chocks on trailers, fire exits clear, forklift inspections complete, fire extinguishers / hose hook –up not blocked, safety glasses policy, and the immediate notification of any safety hazards to a Supervisor.
· Give the Production Group the locations where all finished goods are to be placed. Be specific by row or location. Be the manager of the warehouse organization.
· Mandatory overtime during the busy shipping times; back to school, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. Must be able to work flexible hours during the busy times.
· Training- responsible for the training of all people who ship out or receive product. Educate the production people on the way product should be organized in the warehouse and why? Example: The label location on a skid.
· Assist in the Production Group when shipping in slow. Cut breaks, etc.
· Must be able to occasionally work a 6 day work week to help cover vacations and personal days as needed.
· Able to lift 25-50 pounds repetitively throughout the shift.
· Capable of safely driving a forklift almost all day.
Rehrig Pacific has over a century of experience as a global solutions provider and is a leading authority on sustainable supply chain solutions. The company has leveraged its expertise in supply chains and operational optimization to generate revolutionary innovations in such varied industries as consumer-packaged goods, dairy, beverage, waste management, agriculture, and ecommerce. Founded in 1913, Rehrig Pacific’s products and solutions create value for their customers’ products and ideas as they move throughout the global supply chain. The company’s proven success comes from focusing on the needs of its customers’ customer, integrating technology to eliminate waste, enhancing the consumer experience, continually delivering solutions that are simple and easy to implement, and providing ideas that are driven by a relentless commitment to sustainability.
