Shipper

Kysor Warren; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shipper at Kysor Warren handles outgoing shipments and freight, ensuring proper routing through local transportation. Responsibilities include verifying deliveries, completing shipping reports, and using proper packing methods for secure shipments, while supporting inventory control and cycle counts.

Basic computer skills and forklift certification are required. The role requires maintaining accurate records and may involve assisting with crates and stock needs in a fast-paced plant

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Plus if experienced in 4-directional lift trucks.

Responsibilities

• Secure needs from stock or production and fills orders.
• Keep accurate reference records.
• May assist in building crates in department.
• Record every transaction into SAP.
• Maintain legible and accurate records.
• Inventory control, cycle counts and random audits.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Location 5201 Transport Blvd, Columbus, GA, 31907, United States


• Employee Type Non-Exempt


• Required Degree High school


• Manage Others No


• Minimum Experience 1 Year

• Name Falisa Wilkinson


• Email [e-mail]

Job Summary

The Shipper handles outgoing shipments and freight, ensuring proper routing through local transportation systems. Responsibilities include checking deliveries by company trucks, completing shipping reports, and using proper packing and handling methods for secure shipments. The role also involves securing stock or production needs, maintaining accurate records, and supporting inventory control, including cycle counts and audits. Basic computer skills and forklift certification are required.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Secure needs from stock or production and fills orders.


• Keep accurate reference records.


• May assist in building crates in department.


• The associate will be responsible for recording every transaction made into SAP.


• Must maintain legible and accurate records.


• Will be responsible for inventory control, cycle counts and random audits of materials. Other duties as assigned.


• Maintain clean work area.


• Observe safety regulations and precautions.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Skills

Required:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Valid driver’s license.


• Plus if experienced in 4-directional lift trucks.

Associated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have basic computer skills to include Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.


• Accurately read a ruler.


• Perform basic mathematical calculations.


• Familiar with paperwork procedures and record keeping.


• Must be able to type accurately and with enough speed to handle freight bills, shipping papers and other typing duties of the job.


• Must achieve forklift certification through Kysor Warren.

Core Job Competencies

• Cooperation/Teamwork – Works harmoniously and contributes to building a positive team spirit while working with others to get a job done; responds positively to instructions and procedures.


• Oral/Written Communication – Expresses oneself clearly in conversation and expresses oneself clearly in writing. Listens and gets clarification while following work instructions. Responds well to questions. Uses grammatically correct, concrete, specific language.


• Attention to Detail – Ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently including but not limited to following verbal and written instructions.


• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time and instills same in team members supervised.


• Fostering Innovation – Ability to develop, sponsor, or support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures, or technologies


• Managing Work - Establishing a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals by planning proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources.


• Results Orientation – Ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own or team’s work, setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.

Working Environment & Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Near dock area with open bays, temperature extremes.


• Wear required PPE, including steel toed safety shoes, at all times, follow 6S procedures, participate in preventative injury exercises, and comply with all job-related work instructions.


• Lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required. Must be able to work up to 12 hours/day, 7 days/week as required.


• Must be able to walk on a concrete floor from 8 to 12 hours a day, depending on production needs.


• Forklift handling is heavy, often over-sized loads in high traffic plant.

Equipment or Machines Routinely Used in This Position

• Computer, Parts Scanner, Pallet jack, Forklift, Large Indoor Overhead Crane, Company Pickup truck and Flat bed truck (manual transmission).

Review Procedures

A regular review and evaluation of the team member’s work performance will be conducted.