Shipping Clerk II - 1st Shift

Sportech Inc.; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Elk River seeks a Shipping Associate to manage outbound materials and shipments. The role involves operating forklifts, following shipping procedures, and ensuring efficient inventory management. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and forklift certification, complemented by strong counting and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k plan with up to 4% employer match

Paid holidays and vacation time

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Sports Learning Academy for personal growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with 6-12 months experience.
• Forklift training and certification mandatory.
• Ability to lift and handle physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Load outgoing materials and prepare products for shipment.
• Operate hand jack and forklift equipment.
• Ensure all shipments comply with company procedures.

Skills

Accurate counting skill

Computer skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.

Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position $20.75 - $22.75 per hour. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, loads outgoing materials and prepares products and other materials for shipment using freight bills. Operates hand jack and forklift equipment. Writes up or checks necessary paperwork in connection with shipments to ensure proper material delivery.

Essential Job Functions

• Follows shipping schedule and reports accordingly, drawing on outside trucks and drivers as needed
• Load finished goods through the use of forklifts and/or pallet jacks
• Enter shipping related data entry transactions within the ERP system (Epicor)
• Ensures all shipments comply with company procedures and work instructions, picking, packing, addressing, labeling, documentation, carrier routing/scheduling, tracking and customer authorizations
• Provide exceptional customer service by effectively communicating information with internal and external customers on finished good shortages
• Responsible for keeping inventory in an organized in logical manner on shipping dock, ensure efficient and safe picking operations
• Process UPS and FedEx shipments as required per sales order shipment report
• Complies with all applicable safety procedures and report unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards to Supervisor or appropriate resources
• Maintain a clean and organized 5S work environment
• Pick and pack sales orders as required
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus six to twelve months experience
• Forklift training and certification required
• Ability to lift and perform other physically demanding tasks associated with material handling and receiving
• Accurate counting skill
• Some computer skills
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships with team members
• Ability to lead small groups and provide work direction