Shipping Tech

brownandrootexternal; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

brownandrootexternal is seeking an experienced shipping associate in Wisconsin to receive shipments, prepare items for dispatch, and ensure accurate documentation. You will assemble orders, verify quantities, track weights and space, and support loading and unloading activities as part of a tight logistics workflow.

Responsibilities include generating shipping paperwork, confirming labeling accuracy, and maintaining safety standards while working under supervision.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Knowledge of standard shipping concepts and procedures.
• Work under supervision following pre-established guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and perform tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Assembles orders and prepares shipments.
• Records shipment data, including weight, charges, and space availability.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• May complete shipping and receiving reports.
• Verifies quantity, quality, labeling, and addressing of products for shipment.
• Compares items packed with customer orders and data.
• Counts, measures, or weighs articles to verify contents against documents.
• May examine articles for defects and report damages.
• Follows safety rules and wears required PPE; performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

JOB STEP

Journeyman- At least 4 years of documented field experience in chosen craft discipline and have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation and plan and perform work activities alone.

SUMMARY

Receives shipments and prepares items for shipment

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Assembles orders and prepares shipments.
• Records shipment data, including weight, charges, and space availability.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• May complete shipping and receiving reports.
• Verifies quantity, quality, labeling, and addressing of products and items of merchandise ready for shipment.
• Compares items packed with customer's order and other identifying data.
• Counts, measures, or weighs articles to verify contents of shipments against bills of lading, invoices, or storage receipts.
• May examine articles for defects and sort articles according to extent of defect. Reports damages and discrepancies.
• May attach identification data onto article. May record factors causing goods to be returned.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties and activities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. May require previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Strength

a. Standing C

Walking C

Sitting O

b. Lifting (lbs)

- 0-10 C

- 10-25 F

- 25-50 O

Carrying (lbs)

- 0-10 C

- 10-25 F

- 25-50 O

c. Pushing O

Pulling O

2. Climbing O

Balancing O

3. Bending F

Stooping F

Kneeling F

4. Crouching F

Crawling F

5. Reaching F

Handling F

Fingering F

Feeling F

6. Vision C

Hearing C

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)
Frequently (34-66%)
Constantly (67-100%)

Key Skills & Competencies

1. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
2. Excellent organizational and time-management skills
3. Effective written and verbal communication
4. Problem-solving and analytical thinking
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
6. Safety-conscious mindset

Core Responsibilities

1. Prepare, verify, and process outbound shipments accurately and on time
2. Package materials according to shipping standards and customer requirements
3. Generate and review shipping documentation (BOLs, packing lists, invoices)
4. Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal logistics teams
5. Track shipments and resolve delivery issues or discrepancies
6. Enter shipping transactions into ERP or logistics systems
7. Ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements
8. Maintain organized shipping records and documentation
9. Support inventory accuracy through physical checks and system updates