Logistics Shipping Specialist — Fast-Paced, Onsite

A. O. Smith Corporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Disability programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A. O. Smith Corporation in Appleton, WI is seeking a Shipping Associate to perform daily shipping activities including picking, packing, labeling, staging, and coordinating outbound shipments to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.

This onsite role requires a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail. You will prioritize workload, prepare packing sheets, verify documents (BOL, invoice), and collaborate with the warehouse team to maintain safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months related experience or training.
• SAP knowledge preferred but not required.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, or holidays.
• Customer service oriented.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Dependable and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage priorities and multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited exposure to dust and loud noises.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and organize daily workload
• Prepare order detail sheets for packing
• Pick required materials and request materials as needed
• Pack orders according to order detail sheets
• Coordinate with pack line lead or coordinator when quality checks are required
• Label cartons and pallets to meet shipping requirements
• Finalize pallet/carton wrapping and stage shipments in assigned outbound locations
• Coordinate daily pickups with material handlers and carriers
• Provide order details and Bills of Lading (BOLs) to the coordinator upon shipment pickup
• Maintain continuous communication with the shipping and warehouse team
• Verify all outgoing shipments include required documentation (BOL, commercial invoice, pack slip, placards, PRO numbers)
• Identify when assistance is needed to avoid shipping delays
• Utilize required safety equipment and follow safety procedures
• Comply with all safety, quality, and procedural requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Multitasking

Dependable

Detail oriented

Independent work

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

A. O. Smith Corporation in Appleton, WI is seeking a Shipping Associate to perform daily shipping activities including picking, packing, labeling, staging, and coordinating outbound shipments to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.

This onsite role requires a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail. You will prioritize workload, prepare packing sheets, verify documents (BOL, invoice), and collaborate with the warehouse team to maintain safe, efficient operations.