Shipping & Crating Specialist (Forklift Certified)

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Laitram Machinery is seeking a motivated Shipping Clerk to join the Material Management Department. You will ensure orders are packaged securely, labeled correctly, and shipped on time, coordinating with the Logistics Coordinator and handling back-up Receiving Clerk duties when needed.

The role requires a high school diploma, forklift certification, proficiency with MAPICS and Sharepoint, and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Capable of becoming proficient at building wooden crates.
• Capable of passing Laitram Forklift Training certification.
• Capable of becoming proficient with software we use (MAPICS, Sharepoint, etc.)
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Self-managed; team player.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to work overtime/Saturday’s when needed.
• Must be able to lift and move 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with the Logistics Coordinator and Material Handlers to monitor shipping schedules.
• Verify every shipment has all required parts and in the correct quantities.
• Communicate backlogged parts orders to Logistics Coordinator.
• Process UPS shipments and print/apply appropriate shipping labels.
• Provide weights and dimensions on freight shipments to the Logistics Coordinator, and label all packages appropriately prior to shipment.
• Operate forklift and overhead crane and use both to load freight shipments onto carrier trucks.
• Provide shipping quotes to Customer Service (weights, dimensions, number of packages, etc.).
• Serve as back-up for Receiving Clerk as required.
• Assist in loading and unloading of parts, equipment, etc.
• Design and build custom-sized crates as needed.
• Organize storage of crating/boxing materials (especially used roller crates -- making sure crates are stored to stay in good condition, scrapping old crates, keeping storage area neat).
• Maintain adequate supply of on-hand supply of shipping materials (wood, cardboard, pre-fab crates/boxes, packing material, etc.).
• Prepare equipment for shipment.
• Follow documented work procedures for preparing shipments.
• Pull parts from Inventory Cage when necessary.
• Keep work area clean, safe, and orderly.

Skills

Shipping/receiving

Detail oriented

Self-managed

Team player

English proficiency

Overtime availability

Lifting 55 lbs

Customer service mindset

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MAPICS

Sharepoint

Forklift certification

Job description

Laitram Machinery is seeking a motivated Shipping Clerk to join the Material Management Department. You will ensure orders are packaged securely, labeled correctly, and shipped on time, coordinating with the Logistics Coordinator and handling back-up Receiving Clerk duties when needed.

The role requires a high school diploma, forklift certification, proficiency with MAPICS and Sharepoint, and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs.