Logistics & Shipping Specialist

General Plastics Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

General Plastics Inc. Milwaukee location seeks a reliable warehouse associate responsible for safe shipping and receiving, staging finished goods, packing slips, and proper bin locations.

You will process shipments, verify orders, and communicate labeling or packaging issues to supervision. The role requires high school level education, a valid driver's license, 1–3 years of experience, and basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; valid driver's license; 1–3 years of experience; computer experience with common software tools.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, schedules, and orders; able to write reports and correspondence.
• Effectively communicate with customers, vendors, and co-workers; basic math and measurement skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio or similar office software.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe work environment and practices.
• Checks in and empties finished goods staging area, assigns bin locations, and prepares packing slips.
• Ships finished goods, reviews daily orders, ensures completeness, and verifies packaging and labeling.
• Generates paperwork (packing lists, bills of lading, certs as needed) for shipments.
• Ships via appropriate carrier or GP truck; coordinates pickups for non-GP carriers.
• If shortages occur, checks with Production Manager or Customer Service to determine if partial shipment is possible.
• Notifies Production Manager of labeling, packaging, or counting issues; supports maintenance work orders.
• Supports continuous improvement, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing (OPEX) initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Report writing

Customer communication

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

1-3 year experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

General Plastics Inc. Milwaukee location seeks a reliable warehouse associate responsible for safe shipping and receiving, staging finished goods, packing slips, and proper bin locations.

You will process shipments, verify orders, and communicate labeling or packaging issues to supervision. The role requires high school level education, a valid driver's license, 1–3 years of experience, and basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).