Shipping Associate

CIVCO Medical Solutions; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climate-controlled environment

Generous PTO starting day 1

Cross-training opportunities

Starting pay $18.00–$19.75 per hour

Job summary

CIVCO Medical Solutions in Coralville, IA is seeking a Shipping Associate responsible for handling basic shipping duties, labeling, packaging, Mapics shipping, and maintaining paperwork in line with SOPs, safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes organization, prioritization, effective communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement. One to two years of related experience preferred; associates degree or equivalent training may apply.

Qualifications

• One to two years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Proficient in basic shipping skills.
• Ability to read/write and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for shipment, printing labels and locating finished goods.
• Package orders
• Ship orders using Mapics
• Operate powered equipment
• Ensure proper paperwork/documentation is maintained
• Follow SOPs and safety instructions
• Perform quality inspections and document results
• Assist with routine cleaning of equipment and workspaces
• Participate in process improvements

Education

Associates (A.A./A.S.)

Job description

Summary

The Shipping Associate will incorporate all basic shipping skills and job functions including training as needed for all jobs, ensuring all standards (operational, safety, and quality) are being followed and ensuring proper paperwork and/or documentation is completed/filed. This will work on a team responsible for basic shipping functions in line with applicable SOPs, quality standards, CIVCO Values and safety programs. Skills essential to this position include ability to be organized, to set priorities and respond to changes in workload/demands, communicate effectively, innovate, and work collaboratively with other areas.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for shipment, printing labels and locating finished goods
• Package orders
• Ship orders using Mapics
• Operate powered equipment
• Ensure proper paperwork and/or documentation is always being maintained
• Follow safe work habits and instructions
• Perform quality control inspections for all products and equipment, document results, and communicate defects as necessary
• Perform routine cleaning activities on production equipment and workspaces
• Follow SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) that govern all workload as well as those specific to each department and procedure
• Actively participate in problem solving and process improvement activities
• Perform all work activities in observance of the CIVCO Values and in an effort to achieve the CIVCO Imperatives and create a successful work

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience And Certifications

One to two years of related experience and/or training preferred. Associates in this role must be proficient and qualified in all basic Shipping skills.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to read and understand written
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and
• Ability to communicate ideas in verbal and written format so others will understand
• Ability to demonstrate secondary-level computer skills including XA and Xalt, preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate secondary level math and computation skills
• Ability to walk while carrying weight, sit and stand as needed, climb ladders, lift, push, pull, and use whole body movements to complete tasks (Fit for Duty)
• Ability to work in a team environment and provide direction to others
• Ability to determine and set priorities for the team to meet production and customer needs
• Regular attendance is required for the ability to complete all work.
• Requires face-to-face interaction with team members, peers and management to complete all work and provide support.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week (overtime) if needed based on business demand.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually frequent.
• Environmental temperature between 65 to 85 degrees

Highlights

• Climate-controlled, clean light manufacturing environment
• Full benefits including generous PTO starting day 1
• Opportunities to increase pay through cross-training
• Starting pay range depending on experience: $18.00–$19.75 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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