Shipping Associate

Lakeshirts, inc.; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshirts, inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Shipping Assistant to support order processing and shipping operations. The role works Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, with a focus on timely labeling, entry, invoicing, and arranging carrier pickup for on-time deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, basic computer skills (Word/Excel), and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Prior shipping experience is a plus but not required, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Computer experience required (Word, Excel).
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Must be reliable, responsible and take direction well.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for several hours.
• Must be able to lift over 25 lbs frequently.
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours/day.

Responsibilities

• Receive orders and determine pick-up or ship status.
• Determine shipping methods (Air, COD, UPS, PP, RPS, Fed-Ex) as needed.
• Label boxes with PO's or packing slips and group designs for minimums.
• Enter orders, record tracking numbers and apply UPS labels.
• Invoice orders and seal boxes for shipment.
• Deliver final shipments to UPS office to meet deadlines.

Skills

Computer Experience

Detail-Oriented

Team Player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

FAST, RELIABLE DELIVERY= HAPPY CUSTOMERS. AND THAT MAKES US HAPPY. NOBODY GIVES A SHIP MORE THAN WE DO

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THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the direction of the Shipping Supervisor, this position is responsible for assisting in the shipping of orders at Lakeshirts.

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Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Pay: $18/hr

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Essential Job Functions | Receive + Label + Order Entry + Invoice + Tape + Load + Deliver

• Receives orders and determines pick-up or ship status
• Upon checking for special needs, determines methods of shipping (Air, COD, UPS, PP, RPS, Fed-Ex)
• Labels boxes with PO's or packing slips, and groups designs if necessary for minimums
• Enters orders in computer, records tracking numbers and applies UPS labels
• Invoices orders and tapes boxes
• Delivers final shipments to the UPS office if necessary to meet deadlines
• Loads pick-up orders for the customers
• Reads and understands work orders
• Prepares and schedules LTL shipments
• Generates customs invoices for international shipments
• Organizes work flow and k eeps work area clean and orderly
• Follows safety practices. Identifies problems and resolves safety issues as they occur in accordance to OSHA standards
• Works actively with others to get the job done
• Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications | Computer Experience + Detail-Oriented + Team Player

• High school education required
• Valid driver's license required
• Computer experience required (Word, Excel)
• Ability to work well in a team
• Must be reliable, responsible and take direction well
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for several hours
• Must be able to lift over 25 lbs frequently
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours/day
• Previous shipping experience preferred, but not required
• Must be 18+

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WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE.

At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more!). We're a place where creativity meets culture, where ideas and innovation are encouraged, and where the atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets, supported by over 1,000 ah-mazing team members from sea to shining sea.

OUR CULTURE TRULY SETS US APART.

Life at Lakeshirts is all about embracing our core values, having fun, and working with great people who make every day an opportunity to thrive. We're looking for those who want to roll up their sleeves and make an impact while enjoying a culture that values creativity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and empowering each team member to define and elevate their success. We also foster a strong sense of community and are dedicated to wowing our customers on the daily.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.

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Physical Demands:

NEVER: Sit, Climb, Crawl

OCCASIONALLY: Balance, Lift Over 50 lbs., Carry Over 50 lbs.

FREQUENTLY: Walk, Bend, Twist

CONTINUOUSLY: Stand, Push, Pull, Reach, Carry, Reach at and Above Shoulder Height

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed, based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.