Mail Services Specialist

Lakeside Book Company in; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Linn, MO is seeking a full-time Mail Services Specialist for our Shipping area. You will help package and dispatch books to customers nationwide, using RF equipment and forklifts, in a team environment.

Starting pay ranges from $18.25 to $24.50 per hour, depending on experience. Typical hours are 6:30a-3:00p on-site at our Linn facility with opportunities to train and advance.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging and shipping environment.
• Ability to learn to use a warehouse management system.
• Forklift certification is required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines that address, weigh and generate shipping documents per zip code.
• Review shipping instructions to identify product placement.
• Unload finished product from conveyor line using RF equipment.
• Process and ship outgoing small packages for various carriers.
• Enter data into computerized systems and coordinate with Traffic/Operations.
• Use forklift and pallet jack; stretch wrap pallets; load/unload trailers.

Skills

Packaging/shipping experience

Forklift certification

Warehouse management system

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Job description

Mail Specialist

Lakeside Book Company is looking for a fulltime Mail Services Specialist for our Shipping area. As the largest book maker and book distributer in the United States, you will help craft books that end up in the hands of readers across the country.

Starting Rate: $18.25 to $24.50 depending upon experience

Work Hours: Days, 6:30a-3:00p

Location: 1799 Highway 50 East, Linn, MO 65051

As a Mail Specialist, you will:

• Operate machines that automatically address, weigh and generate shipping documents according to zip code
• Review shipping instructions to identify product placement
• Unload finished product from conveyor line using RF equipment for correct product placement
• Process and ship outgoing small package parcels for various carriers
• Communicate with Traffic Coordinator or Operations to assist with problem resolution
• Enter data into computerized systems
• Use forklift and pallet jack as needed
• Stretch wrap pallets and stage for loading
• Offload and load box trailers at the loading docks by safely operating the forklift
• Work in a team environment and cross-train with others
• Receive training to help advance your career

Qualifications:

• Experience in packaging, shipping environment
• Ability to exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally, 10 to 25 lbs. of force frequently and up to 10 lbs. of force routinely
• Computer and systems experience
• Forklift certification
• Ability to learn to use a warehouse management system
• Team work skills