Shipping Operator (1st shift)

Precision Castparts; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Mentor, Ohio is seeking a 1st shift Shipping Operator (5am–1pm) to manage daily shipments and coordinate trucking while ensuring accuracy and safety. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year in shipping/receiving, forklift certification, strong computer skills, and the ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

You will follow SOPs, maintain documentation, and communicate issues to Operations and Customer Services to support timely

Qualifications

• Require computer skills and clerical ability.
• Must have 1 year shipping/receiving experience and forklift certification.
• Must understand SOPs and detailed work instructions.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate customer shipments and trucking.
• Prepare shipment paperwork and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain inventory of dock supplies and complete daily forklift checks.
• Communicate issues to Operations Manager and teams.

Skills

Computer skills

Time management

Meet deadlines

Flexible hours

Independent worker

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

1st Shift Shipping Operator

Title: Shipping Operator

Status: Hourly

Shift: 1st, 5am - 1pm

Reports To: Shipping Manager

Location: Mentor

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and may be substituted by experience.

Work Experience: Minimum of 1-year experience in a shipping & receiving environment. Must be qualified and certified to operate a forklift truck (training provided). Clerical/Computer ability required.

Requirements

• Computer skills required.
• Time Management skills.
• Able to meet deadlines and be accountable for daily shipments.
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends and off hours to support customer shipments.
• Have strong sense of urgency with the ability to work independently.
• Maintain a positive relationship with vendors, suppliers, customers, contractors, and operations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and documentation skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret SOPs, EPs, and detailed work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for satisfying all quality and productivity requirements in the most cost-effective manner.
• Schedule/coordinate customer shipments and trucking needs.
• Work with management and quality to determine what is required for weekly shipment plans.
• Work with Production Control/Sales to meet weekly customer commitments for casting sales.
• Problem solving on any shipment errors.
• Follow and enforce all safety rules.

Specific Duties

• Identifies, implements, and tracks cost reduction activities for trucking related issues.
• Coordinate shipping and trucking companies and prepare shipment paperwork, including Customs documentation for all PCC customers.
• Prepares labels, waybills, export declarations, certifications, special attachments, government forms, BOL.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons.
• Prepare final outgoing shipments including weighing, quantity, verification, banding, commercial documents, and loading on to common carrier trucks.
• Track and provide PODs to customers/vendors.
• Proactively communicates issues, shortages, or problems to Operations Manager, indirect purchasing, and/or Customer Services Representatives.
• Track inventory on shipping containers and supplies.
• Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Invoice customer shipments as needed.
• Maintain inventory of dock supplies - corrugated container/miscellaneous dock supplies.
• Monitor forklift daily checks and report any findings.
• Monitor truck traffic to align with business needs.
• Organizes work for smooth operations. Ensure that required documentation is maintained.
• Provide the shift to shift communication link in order to keep all team members working toward the same goals.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere.
• Meet the specific requirements of the efficiency standard as established by supervision.
• Any and all additional responsibilities as required or assigned.