Shipping Associate

Vanguard EMS; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K (with employer match)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturer in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking a Shipping Associate to ensure timely shipping and accurate documentation of products. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and ideally have shipping experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401K with employer match.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to work accurately with numbers.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Package PCBA's and other materials for shipment.
• Arrange for pickup and ensure documentation is included.
• Maintain cleanliness and organize the work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to prioritize

Self-motivation

Problem-solving abilities

Education

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent

Tools

UPS and FedEx software

Job description

Shipping Associate

The Shipping Associate collaborates directly with the team coordinator and department supervisor to ensure customer product is shipped on time, as specified with all required documentation. This position is key to company quality standards.

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard's state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

What you'll do:

• Package PCBA's, High Level Assemblies (HLA's), and other materials to be shipped
• Arrange for pick-up of materials and delivery per customer set-up
• Assure appropriate documentation included with all shipments
• Perform computer transactions and documentation for all shipments
• May move materials using a Forklift
• Drive continuous improvement by looking for opportunities for improvement and working projects
• Maintain a clean and organized area and perform other duties as assigned

What you'll need:

• Demonstrate ability to work accurately with numbers required
• Demonstrated self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit and a \"hands on\" mentality
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to prioritize and organize several activities to meet daily requirements.
• Communicate in person, over the phone, email, internet or in writing in a positive, professional manner

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• Inventory Control experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Shipping experience for 1 year or greater
• Experience with UPS and FedEx software
• MRP knowledge and/or experience
• PCBA manufacturing experience

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses production equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K (with employer match)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing