Shipping Operator (2nd shift)

Precision Castparts; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Mentor, Ohio is seeking a 2nd shift Shipping Operator to manage daily shipments, coordinate trucking, and maintain documentation. Requires at least 1 year shipping/receiving experience, forklift certification, and a high school diploma or equivalent; clerical skills and strong time management are required.

This hourly position reports to the Shipping Manager and may include weekend hours.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a shipping & receiving environment.
• Clerical/Computer ability required.
• Professional communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule/coordinate customer shipments and trucking needs.
• Prepare shipment paperwork and ensure accuracy of labels and BOL.
• Follow safety rules and maintain inventory of dock supplies.
• Provide shift-to-shift communication and meet weekly shipping commitments.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift Certification

Job description

2nd Shift Shipping Operator

Title: Shipping Operator

Status: Hourly

Shift: 2nd, 1pm - 9pm

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.

Responsibility

• 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 positive work atmosphere
• Meet the specific requirements of the efficiency standard as established by supervision
• Any and all additional responsibilities as required or assigned.