Shipper/Receiver

Simpson Strong-Tie; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 35,239 - 52,858; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses/commission

Wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and retirement contributions

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie in Kent, WA is seeking a Shipper/Receiver responsible for shipping, receiving, and stocking finished goods. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, along with necessary certifications and at least one year of warehouse experience. This full-time role demands effective communication and teamwork to meet customer needs.

The job involves physical tasks, operating large equipment, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met in a noisy environment. Pay ranges from $25.58 to $38.37 per hour, along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck Certification required.
• D.O.T. HazMat Training required.

Responsibilities

• Complete shipments using ERP system and/or tablet.
• Create and apply shipping documents.
• Maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck Certification

D.O.T. HazMat Training

1 year of warehouse, logistics, and/or shipping experience

Ability to operate forklift, reach truck, order picker, and electric pallet jack

Prioritize safety and demonstrate safe work practices

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Reliable, punctual attendance

Effective communication skills

Understanding of company quality standards

Problem-solving abilities

Teamwork skills

Multi-tasking and initiative

Customer service principles

Reading comprehension skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Shipper/Receiver

As a Shipper/Receiver, you will be responsible for shipping, receiving, and stocking finished goods needed to fulfill customer orders.

What You'll Be Doing

• Complete shipments using ERP system and/or tablet. Pull, package, and palletize products for shipment. Ensure incoming and outgoing shipments meet packaging, customer, and quality standards. Receive, stock, and rotate product. Identify, tag, store and locate finished inventory. (70%)
• Create and apply documents, such as shipping labels, packing list, and bills of lading for each pallet/shipment. (10%)
• Maintain a clean work environment. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Desired Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck Certification required (will certify at hire)
• D.O.T. HazMat Training required (will certify at hire)
• 1 year of warehouse, logistics, and/or shipping experience required
• Equipment: Operate forklift, reach truck, order picker, and electric pallet jack.
• Safety: Ability to prioritize safety by demonstrating safe work practices and promoting a safe work environment.
• Mathematical Reasoning: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiple and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to Work Independently: Follow both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
• Attendance: Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance in accordance with our attendance policy.
• Communication Skills: Speak in the most effective way to relay information to all departments and at all levels within the organization. Listen and ask questions to ensure understanding.
• Quality Standards Knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of company quality standards and company quality control processes.
• Problem Solving: Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists
• Teamwork: Ability to work with other team members to accomplish group goals
• Results Focus & Initiative: Ability to multi task and take initiative in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Customer Service Skills: Apply customer service principles and processes on the job and with others
• Reading Comprehension: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment and needs to constantly position self to maintain the operation of equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

Work Environment

Regularly works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level is loud. The job may risk exposure to dust, heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions.

Travel

This position does not require travel.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Kent, WA.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$25.58 - $38.37 / hour

Rewards at Simpson Strong-Tie

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly — and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.