Shipper I

The Hillman Group

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 27,552

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A distribution company in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a Shipper I to prepare and process outgoing shipments. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and strong attention to detail, ensuring all items are shipped accurately and on schedule. Responsibilities include sorting packages, entering data for shipping labels, and operating pallet jacks. This is a full-time, entry-level position in a fast-paced environment. Join us to contribute to efficient logistics operations.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Experience in a distribution setting preferred.
Ability to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Sorts packages and determines shipment status.
Checks boxes for seals, labels, and damage.
Enters package data into the computer for labels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Ability to operate a pallet jack

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Hand-held RF gun

Pallet jack

Job description

Shipper I – The Hillman Group

Job Summary
Prepares and processes outgoing truckload, LTL, and overnight shipments; ensures all items ship to the proper location, according to established schedules.

Essential Job Functions

Sorts packages and uses a hand scanner to determine shipment status.
Checks boxes to ensure they are sealed, properly labeled and free from any damage; ensures quality standards are met.
Enters package data into the computer to generate shipping labels.
Transfers LTL and UPS packages to the appropriate staging locations.
Palletizes skids and loads product onto trucks.
Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies to complete tasks without waste.
Uses knowledge and experience to resolve basic operating problems; reports other problems to manager.
Operates a manual and/or motorized pallet jack.
Picks non-conveyable items and locates them to appropriate staging area.
May perform regular audits on outgoing customer shipments to ensure orders are accurate and complete.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, and incidents to supervisors; wearing required personal protective equipment and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Related experience in a distribution setting preferred.
Strong attention to detail.
Basic computer skills; able to learn and use in-house and vendor software applications.
Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions; able to work accurately with numbers.
Able to operate a pallet jack.

Operational Equipment

Hand‑held RF gun, pallet jack, PC.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment
Fast‑paced, standing on concrete floors up to 8 hrs/day. Exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands
Lifting up to 70 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 200 lbs.

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The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

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