Job Description

Purpose of Role

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.

Areas of Accountabilities

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 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.

Why Rehrig Pacific Company?

Rehrig Pacific is a leading manufacturer of integrated sustainable solutions for the supply chain and environmental waste industries with a diverse customer list of industry leaders. We provide end-to-end solutions including returnable plastic products, delivery lifts and sleds, technology to track those assets, and a service team to ensure their longevity. Our team is dedicated to the values, mission, and unique culture within our organization that celebrates our people. We believe in fostering an environment where employees can be their authentic selves and know that they are viewed as integral members of the Rehrig Pacific Family.

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also here.