Shipping Clerk

Dubuque Screw Products Inc; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubuque Screw Products Inc in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Warehouse/Shipping Associate to receive, pick, wash, and pack orders for delivery. The role involves loading/unloading trucks, maintaining clean work areas, and following ERP processes.

Candidates should be able to read blueprints, use basic tools, and work in a fast-paced environment with safety as a priority. Prior shipping experience and forklift certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or relevant experience.
• Forklift experience or ability to obtain certification is required.
• Prior shipping experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and place inventory into stock, pick, wash, and pack orders for delivery.
• Unload and load trucks; maintain safe, clean work area and equipment.

Skills

Technical Capacity

Communication Proficiency

Self-motivation

Organizational Skills

Decision Making

Accuracy

Customer Service Skills

Time-Management

Initiative

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Inspection gauges

Scales

Wash tank

Job description

Summary/Objective

Responsible for receiving and placing inventory into stock, picking, washing, and packing orders for delivery, loading, and unloading trucks and warehouse keeping.

Classification

Non-Exempt

Reports to

Shipping Lead

Essential Functions

• Complete tasks and conduct behaviors consistent in the promotion of a standard of excellence.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report any unsafe situations to management or human resources.
• In-person, on-site, predictable attendance and punctuality in alignment with the position’s scheduled hours.
• Checks products for defects and accuracy.
• Assembles and fills boxes and other cartons with items that need to be shipped.
• Organizes packaging procedures to ensure the safety of the shipment.
• Affixes proper labels to each package in preparation for shipping.
• Pulls, washes (if applicable), packs, and ships finished goods.
• Processes customers’ order by ensuring the right shipment is on its way.
• Interacts with ERP system, documents, spreadsheets, and computer software as required.
• Processes order based on the customer’s preferred shipping system (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.).
• Loads and unloads trucks
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing blueprints.
• Utilizes a variety of tools and equipment such as forklift, inspection gages, scales, and wash tank.
• Utilizes manual machines for deburring purposes keeping up with the pace of production.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing dynamics.
• Participates in maintaining the company’s quality system and adheres to standard operating procedures as applicable.
• Participates in employee training programs and communication meetings.
• Ensures the work area and equipment is properly maintained to provide a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Performs miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.

Competencies

Technical Capacity, Communication Proficiency, Self-motivation, Organizational Skills, Decision Making,Accuracy, Customer Service Skills, Time-Management, Initiative, Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

Heavy work: Lifting no more than 80 lbs (team lift) at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma/GED or relevant experience.
• Forklift experience or the ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Prior shipping experience is a plus.