2nd Shift Shipping Distribution

Plimpton & Hills Corp; Manchester (CT); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company a

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Plimpton & Hills Corp in Manchester, CT is seeking a Warehouse Associate to provide excellent customer service, follow shipping procedures, and uphold safety standards. This role involves loading/unloading, routing transfers, and identifying best methods to move goods.

The position requires warehouse experience, ability to operate forklift and barcode readers, and a high school diploma or GED. It offers a stable daytime schedule and a benefit-rich environment.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Operate forklift, barcode reader, and related hardware.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks.
• Separate transfers and load them onto respective trucks.
• Determine best shipping method for products according to company policy.
• Locate transfers to complete orders and place them on the corresponding trucks.
• Ensure that products and orders are placed on the correct trucks for delivery.
• Use basic computer and math skills to determine shipping locations and quantities.
• Manage time in order to complete work load for the day.
• Move and lift heavy objects from one location to another .
• Read and decipher packing slips, computer screens and barcode readers.
• Practice team work in order to best service internal and external customers.
• Assist warehouse personnel when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and professional work environment.
• Operate fork trucks and/or platform lifts in order to safely and effectively move product within the warehouse.
• Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, etc.
• Remain up-to-date on all safety practices and standards.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Barcode scanning

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Barcode reader

Job description

Description

Position Purpose

Provide excellent internal and external customer service through following proper shipping procedures, effective communication and following safety practices.

Essential Functions

• Load and unload trucks.
• Separate transfers and load them onto respective trucks.
• Determine best shipping method for products according to company policy.
• Locate transfers to complete orders and place them on the corresponding trucks.
• Ensure that products and orders are placed on the correct trucks for delivery.
• Use basic computer and math skills to determine shipping locations and quantities.
• Manage time in order to complete work load for the day.
• Move and lift heavy objects from one location to another .
• Read and decipher packing slips, computer screens and barcode readers.
• Practice team work in order to best service internal and external customers.
• Assist warehouse personnel when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and professional work environment.
• Operate fork trucks and/or platform lifts in order to safely and effectively move product within the warehouse.
• Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, etc.
• Remain up-to-date on all safety practices and standards.
• Perform other responsibilities as directed.

Schedule: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
• Eligible to participate in the company’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

Experience, Education & Skills:

• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to operate motor vehicle, forklift, barcode reader, currently used hardware and software.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The associate is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• The associate is subject to warehouse duties with safety practices and standards.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.