Shipping & Logistics Technician

Cardinal Glass Industries; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Glass Industries is seeking a warehouse associate in Minnesota to load and unload shipments, move materials, and maintain inventory with attention to detail. The role includes operating forklifts or similar equipment, following work orders, and verifying shipments while adhering to safety protocols.

The position requires the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and demonstrate basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required.
• Forklift experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
• Effective problem solving and organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Read, write and understand standard and metric measurement units.
• Ability to operate and use hand tools, power tools and measuring instruments.
• Basic knowledge of computer software, including Windows/Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Load inventory on truck per shipping schedule.
• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles by using equipment such as Forklifts and Rico Lifts.
• Clean and maintain warehouse including dumping dumpsters, and racks.
• Read work orders and receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Unload empty racks and stack them correctly in proper area.
• Unload and receive trucks containing glass, packaging materials, and other items used in our process.
• Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
• Properly stack, organize, and maintain stock glass, packaging materials, and other items used in our process.
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads with overhead crane.
• Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms.
• Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging
• Rig or dismantle props or equipment, such as frames, using hand tools.
• Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Prepare items for shipment.
• Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
• Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
• Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.
• Record shipping information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Problem solving

Independent work

Read/write/understand measurements

Basic computer skills (Windows/Word/EX

Tools

Forklift

Windows/Word/Excel

Job description

Cardinal Glass Industries is seeking a warehouse associate in Minnesota to load and unload shipments, move materials, and maintain inventory with attention to detail. The role includes operating forklifts or similar equipment, following work orders, and verifying shipments while adhering to safety protocols.

The position requires the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and demonstrate basic computer skills.