Shipper I (1st Shift)

Hillman; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillman in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Warehouse Associate to prepare and process outgoing shipments, ensuring items ship to the proper locations on schedule. You will use a hand scanner to track statuses, seal and label boxes, and enter data for shipping labels.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, basic computer skills, and the ability to operate a pallet jack. Physical duties include lifting up to 70 lbs and standing on concrete floors.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in packing and data entry.
• Basic computer skills; able to learn in-house software and vendor applications.
• Able to operate a pallet jack and Use of hand scanner for shipment tracking.

Responsibilities

• Sorts packages and uses a hand scanner to determine shipment status.
• Checks boxes to ensure sealed, labelled, and undamaged; meets quality standards.
• Enters package data into computer to generate shipping labels.
• Transfers LTL/UPS packages to appropriate staging locations and loads pallets onto trucks.
• Picks non-conveyable items and locates to staging areas.
• Palletizes skids and handles loading of product onto trucks.
• Supports safety programs and reports hazards to supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Numbers literacy

Pallet jack operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

RF Gun

Job description

Schedule: Monday through Friday - 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Overtime Schedule: Monday through Saturday - 4:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Pay: $16.25/hour

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; makes sure all 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 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, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in 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

Shipping/Receiving: Fast-paced, standing on concrete floors up to 8 hrs/day. Exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Shipping/Receiving: Heavy, lifting up to 70 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 200 lbs.