The Shipping Technician is responsible for coordinating and managing Manufacturing Orders (MOs) to ensure efficient movement of products into and out of the shipping department. Supports the execution of an organized shipping plan and ensures compliance with all required documentation and procedures. Provides clerical and operational support to the Shipping Supervisor and Shipping Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Verify electronic records and label specifications through print proofs; maintain real-time electronic files to support accurate label printing.
• Collect and input shipping plan data multiple times daily, promptly reporting discrepancies to the Shipping Supervisor.
• Prepare and maintain packing lists, Bills of Lading, shipping labels, and other required documentation to ensure compliance.
• Monitor shipping material inventory, record receipts in Great Plains, and alert the Shipping Manager when stock levels fall below thresholds.
• Assist in preparing shipments in Simply RFID, coordinating with the Shipping Supervisor for final review and upload to government systems (VIM and WAWF).
• Coordinate RFID scanning with material handlers; print and apply RFID labels at box and pallet levels in collaboration with forklift operators.
• Support truck loading operations to ensure accurate product placement and timely shipment release.
• Report potential issues that may delay or prevent the timely delivery of garments to the Shipping Manager.
• Manage receipt and processing of irregular or incomplete garments, including degradation in Great Plains and coordination with subcontractors (e.g., Pinebelt).
• Handle receipt, fulfillment, and shipment of commercial merchandise (e.g., flags), ensuring client-specific requirements are met.
• Provide support to other departments by creating shipping labels and scheduling pickups via UPS and FedEx portals/apps.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or

Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• At least two years of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment; background in apparel manufacturing is a plus.
• Proficiency with Great Plains MRP and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and organizational skills; prior experience with supervisory or team motivation techniques is desirable.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving -: Identifies and resolves issues promptly; analyzes information effectively; develops solutions collaboratively
• Appearance/Personality - Professional, Organized, Dependable, and takes pride in job.
• Oral Communication - Speaks and writes clearly; listens actively; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Demonstrates integrity, respect, and accountability; upholds organizational values.
• Quality & Safety - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks ways to improve and promote quality; adheres to safety protocols.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in ta imely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Reliability - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Able to lift and carry 20 pounds.

Work Environment - Able to work in a noisy factory/manufacturing environment, withstand heavy traffic and floor vibrations, and withstand cold temperatures in a non-air-conditioned warehouse