Shipping Specialist

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision,

Life and disability insurance

10 paid holidays

ESOP employee ownership

Annual vacation accrual starting at 12

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is hiring for a Shipping/Logistics role in Pullman, WA. You will process shipments with multiple carriers, meet quality goals, and ensure export compliance, while coordinating pickups and preparing containers. You will communicate with customers and support teams to resolve issues and uphold SEL values.

The position emphasizes teamwork, learning new skills, and contributing to a world-class manufacturing approach. Competitive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to frequently lift 40 pounds and work with packing materials.
• Knowledge of shipping requirements and international export rules.
• Strong math, documentation, writing and speaking skills.
• Ability to follow established work schedules and procedures.
• Ability to learn new skills and work cooperatively in a team.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL and negative drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Process shipments through multiple carriers using SEL and external systems.
• Meet quality and production goals in assigned areas.
• Ensure compliance with customer delivery methods and export regulations.
• Communicate with Customers and Support staff to troubleshoot shipping issues.
• Prepare shipping containers and pallets; schedule carrier pickup.
• Model and apply SEL Values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand, Create, Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Packing materials

Shipping requirements

Scheduling adherence

Math skills

Documentation

Writing

Speaking skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Process shipments through multiple carriers using SEL and external business systems.
2. Meet quality and production goals in assigned areas of responsibility.
3. Ensure compliance with customer requested delivery methods and international export regulations.
4. Regularly communicate with Customers and Support staff to troubleshoot and resolve shipping issues.
5. Prepare shipping containers and pallets in accordance with SEL standards; schedule and coordinate pick up with carriers.
6. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
7. Understand, Create, Simplify.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to frequently lift 40 pounds
• Knowledge of packing materials and shipping requirements
• Ability to follow established work schedule and procedures
• Strong math, documentation, writing, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Shipping Experience
• Experience in fork-lift truck operation

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift 40 pounds
• Ability to work in a standing position for 8 hours

Competitive pay.

Superior benefits.

Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.

We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.