Shipping Clerk

Budnick Converting, Inc; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company focused on specialty converting of adhesive coated tapes and foams. This role involves managing outgoing shipments, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining detailed records of shipping activities. You'll be part of a collaborative team in a climate-controlled environment, where your attention to detail and organizational skills will shine. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401K plan with company matching. If you're ready to contribute to a forward-thinking organization and grow your career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Climate controlled work environment

Vacation

Holidays

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan with company match

On-site workout equipment

Qualifications

• Must accurately handle multiple tasks and ensure precise information on shipping documents.
• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 55lbs intermittently.

Responsibilities

• Manage outgoing shipments, including packaging and loading trucks.
• Record items loaded for shipment and complete quality checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical ability

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Shipping software

Forklift

Job description

Budnick Converting, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, IL (in the St. Louis, MO metropolitan area), is a privately held and female owned corporation. Budnick’s primary focus is specialty converting of adhesive coated tapes and foams. Budnick remains on the leading edge of adhesive tape converting technology; currently utilizing over 70 die-cutting, slitting, laminating, printing (including flexographic printing), label making and spooling machines to convert materials into labor saving customized parts. For more information on Budnick, please visit our website at www.budnick.com.

POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for managing the outgoing shipments of product, including packaging items, loading trucks, generating shipping labels, tracking inventory, coordinating with carriers, preparing all paperwork necessary for carriers and ensuring accurate and timely delivery of orders while maintaining detailed records of all shipping activities in the company’s computer system.

QUANTITATIVE DATA: Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office and plant to access products, file cabinets, machinery, etc. Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. This position requires frequent communication with drivers and other employees; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Frequent lifting, moving, standing, and handling of production materials and equipment. Must have the capability of lifting up to 55 lbs. intermittently throughout the shift. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate machine properly. Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending. Sufficient vision acuity (corrected) to read instructions, operate computer and other warehouse machines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pull orders for shipping as per packing slip, traveler and work instructions, using pallet jack or forklift truck.
• Record all items loaded for shipment. Complete a final quality check verifying item quantities and details and preparing required paperwork for shipment.
• Package products appropriately for shipping as per shipping instructions on traveler, work instructions and/or customer routing guides to creating shipping labels and load orders, using pallet jack or forklift truck.
• Select the most cost-effective shipping method, scheduling pick-ups with carriers, and coordinating delivery timelines.
• Complete necessary shipping paperwork, including packing slips, and customs forms.
• Utilize company software to perform essential functions (ie: finding location of material, moving material, printing pick lists and/or packing slips, recording shipment details, etc.)
• Upon completion of shipment, forward documentation to the accounting department.
• Clean department machines and work area on a daily basis. Work as a team to ensure the entire production area is clean and clutter free.
• Perform duties safely and maintain a high level of safety awareness. Follow operation standards and all department policies and company directives.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in process improvements.
• Alert team leaders and/or the customer service department to conditions that create delays or affect quality of production work in a timely manner.
• Assists with other projects and tasks as required by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Attention to detail: Ability to accurately handle multiple tasks and ensure precise information on shipping documents. Excellent attention to detail needed.
• Physical ability: Lift and move boxes, packages, and other materials within the warehouse, up to 55lbs intermittently.
• Basic computer skills: Proficiency in using warehouse management systems and shipping software.
• Organizational skills: Effectively manage multiple orders, tracking shipments, and prioritizing tasks.
• Communication skills: Must be able to accurately interact with customers, carriers, and internal departments regarding shipping logistics.
• Education: All candidates must be able to read and write English and pass a basic math test. HS Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift: Previous certification as a forklift operator desirable but not required.

Day Shift Hours: 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday - Friday

BENEFITS: Climate controlled work environment. We offer a full-benefit package including the following benefits that are paid 100% by the company: vacation, holidays, $25,000 of life insurance and short-term and long-term disability benefits. We also offer medical (premium cost shared with the company), dental & vision insurance and a 401K retirement plan with a company match of 25% of the 1st 6% the employee contributes. Profit sharing starts after an employee has been with the company for 3 full years. A variety of on-site workout equipment is available to employees to use on their breaks and before or after work.

Starting Salary: $16.50-$18.00/hr. or higher depending on experience. Starting salary is dependent on experience and ability to pass a basic math test.

Interested Candidates should apply on-line at www.budnick.com, under About Us - Careers.

Location:
340 Parkway Drive
Columbia, IL 62236

Hours:
M-F 8am - 4:30pm CST