Shipping Specialist — Hands-on Logistics Pro (Benefits)

Ethos; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

401k/IRA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Ethos is seeking a Shipping Specialist in a full-time, direct-hire role with benefits. You will verify and document outgoing shipments, determine shipment methods, and prepare items for shipment from our Iowa facility.

The role involves labeling, crating, and handling post weights and postage, with training provided for forklift and crane operations. Responsibilities include maintaining shipping material inventories and ensuring all shipments meet specifications.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on shipping and receiving experience.
• Forklift and overhead crane training provided.
• Experience with measurement devices is required.
• Crating or carpentry experience is a plus; training provided.
• Export paperwork experience is a plus.
• Understanding SDS/HazCom shipping regulations.

Responsibilities

• Verify outgoing shipments against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or records.
• Determine the method of shipment.
• Affix shipping labels or stencils with shipping information.
• Assemble wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers.
• Insert items into containers.
• Stamp, stencil, or glue identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Post weights and shipping charges, and affix postage.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials.
• Operate tier lift truck or use hand-truck to move shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Attention to detail

Inventory control

Measurement devices

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Hand truck

Job description

Ethos is seeking a Shipping Specialist in a full-time, direct-hire role with benefits. You will verify and document outgoing shipments, determine shipment methods, and prepare items for shipment from our Iowa facility.

The role involves labeling, crating, and handling post weights and postage, with training provided for forklift and crane operations. Responsibilities include maintaining shipping material inventories and ensuring all shipments meet specifications.