Sigvaris is currently looking for a Shipping Specialist I to join our team in Peachtree City, GA. As a leading compression solution provider, we are not just a company that manufactures products. We are a global team on a mission to help people feel their best. Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, the Shipping Specialist I is responsible for the support of the US domestic shipping market.
SHIFT:
• Monday to Friday - 1st shift: 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Must be able to stay later than 7:00 p.m. if needed to complete the work.
PAY PLUS BONUSES:
• $18.69 per hour with an increase every six months during the first year
• Opportunity to earn $100 Attendance Bonus payments per quarter.*
*Subject to Company's Attendance Policy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Works carefully and methodically to ship all packages accurately and economically.
• Investigates discrepancies in tracking numbers issued and boxes actually received by the customer.
• Maintains proper documentation for end of the day close.
• Provide statistical reporting monthly to the Warehouse Manager.
• Trains and mentors substitute employees to ensure consistency of service.
• Recommends operations system improvements by analyzing process workflow and space requirements.
• Works effectively with other warehouse employees by accepting, completing, and handling off tasks.
• Maintains a good relationship with internal customers.
• Demonstrates the ability to deal with job complexity and is detail oriented.
• Responsible for communicating the daily transportation schedule to the various shipping vendors.
• Maintains a relationship with shipping vendors.
• Communicates relevant daily shipping workflow information between shifts.
• Fosters positive morale among staff, by promotion of open communication with all departments, to help create and maintain an innovative and cooperative staff relationship and environment.
o Interacts with external and internal customers in a manner conducive to continued positive relationships.
o Displays patience, courtesy and tact; demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessary.
• Demonstrates effective communication methods.
o Manager and/or appropriate management staff are kept informed of developments affecting their functions.
o Responds quickly to all oral and written communications.
o Maintains and encourages an open line of communication with both internal and external customers.
o Checks and responds to voice mail messages in a timely manner.
o Accurately and legibly presents written data to affected internal/external customer.
• Follows established company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SIGVARIS policies, industry standards, ISO 13485 standards, 6S and Lean Manufacturing, and Federal, State and local laws.
• Assists with the implementation of Lean/Kaizen initiatives or events in the department.
• Follows all work instructions, creates and maintains accurate records to meet all internal and external requirements to support the SIGVARIS Quality System and Quality Policy.
• Accurately performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure an efficient workflow.
Requirements
EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE:
• A college degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Must have more than two years of warehouse experience.
SKILLS:
• Ability to develop and maintain strong, effective relationships across the organization.
• Proven ability to find solutions that do not follow a conventional defined path.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills both verbal and written are critical.
• Excellent computer skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb (ladder) for extended periods of time in a non-temperature controlled environment.
• Ability to reach, stoop, kneel.
• Required to repetitively lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Required to repetitively lift, pull, and push up to 25 pounds more frequently.
• Tolerance for heat and cold
What We Offer You:
• Competitive salary with automatic increase every 6 months for the first year of employment.
• Medical (Core Plan and High Deductible Plan)
• Health Spending Account (applies to High Deductible Plan)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Plan
• FREE Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits include vision, term life insurance, accident, cancer and hospital confinement
• 401(k) with Company match (dollar for dollar 100% up to the first 5% of employee contributions to the plan)
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Employee Assistance Program
Successful completion of background check, verifiable education and employment, and drug test will be required in advance of hire.
Sigvaris is an EOE.
SIGVARIS GROUP is a Swiss based family-owned company with more than 1600 employees worldwide. We are the leading company in compression wear with a rich 150 years of medical expertise. We strive to help people feel their best - every day. Our leadership is based on continuous development and innovation as well as a deep dedication to meet the needs of our customers with solutions that make a difference. To ensure the best results, we care about our employees as much as about our customers; our company spirit is dynamic and people oriented, informal, yet professional, and respectful.
