Shipping Associate

Prysmian; Washington; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Warehouse/Material Handler in the United States (Washington area) to safely prepare, package, and ship materials, load/unload trucks, and maintain accurate records. You will operate forklifts with proper certification and use inventory systems to move goods efficiently.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, distinguish colors, and perform well both independently and in teams. Overtime and ASR background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical examination.
• Must be able to lift and move items; frequent bending and standing.
• Must have good English reading, writing and communication skills.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, identify, wrap and/or package material for shipments from either written or verbal orders.
• Safely load and unload trucks and perform similar material handling functions using appropriate tools and procedures
• Complete all pertinent shipping documentation.
• Check quantities of materials, labels and shipping instructions for accuracy.
• Transport material as designated.
• Operate inventory management systems and tools to move material
• Inspect, observe, and monitor equipment and materials for defects, damage or malfunction.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories as required
• Ensure product, materials, supplies and equipment are not damaged during transport.
• Obtain and/or maintain license/certification to operate fork truck as well as stand-up truck.
• Review and complete all required documentation and records.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet the minimum mental and physical demands of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Color discrimination

English reading/writing

Teamwork

Independence

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma, GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory management systems

Job description

Essential Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare, identify, wrap and/or package material for shipments from either written or verbal orders.


• Safely load and unload trucks and perform similar material handling functions using appropriate tools and procedures


• Complete all pertinent shipping documentation.


• Check quantities of materials, labels and shipping instructions for accuracy.


• Transport material as designated.


• Operate inventory management systems and tools to move material


• Inspect, observe, and monitor equipment and materials for defects, damage or malfunction.


• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories as required


• Ensure product, materials, supplies and equipment are not damaged during transport.


• Obtain and/or maintain license/certification to operate fork truck as well as stand-up truck.


• Review and complete all required documentation and records.


• Demonstrate the ability to meet the minimum mental and physical demands of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma, GED


• Reliable transportation


• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, stooping, and bending is required


• Must be able to work independently and distinguish colors


• Must have good English skills in reading, writing and communicating


• Must be able to work in a team environment and to work overtime as the need arises


• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical examination

Preferred:

• Prior Warehouse experience with the ability to prioritize and pay close attention to detail

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Will be required to stand, walk, and bend frequently.


• Occasionally required to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds as needed.


• Employee will be required to work productively and cooperatively in a high-volume, fast paced, highly pressured environment and be able to respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crisis.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on